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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.17, 3,252.30 and 1,764.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.17, 3,252.30 and 1,764.68 is: 2,436.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.17 : 3,252.30 = 1,764.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.17/3,252.30 = 1,764.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.17x = 3,252.30 × 1,764.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.17x = 5,739,252.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,739,252.50/2,355.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.88

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