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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.76, 3,513.66 and 1,761.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.76, 3,513.66 and 1,761.40 is: 2,637.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.76 : 3,513.66 = 1,761.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.76/3,513.66 = 1,761.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.76x = 3,513.66 × 1,761.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.76x = 6,188,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,188,960.72/2,346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637.24

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