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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.51, 3,528.51 and 1,762.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.51, 3,528.51 and 1,762.53 is: 2,652.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.51 : 3,528.51 = 1,762.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.51/3,528.51 = 1,762.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.51x = 3,528.51 × 1,762.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.51x = 6,219,084.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,219,084.89/2,344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.61

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