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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.48, 3,246.48 and 1,764.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.48, 3,246.48 and 1,764.99 is: 2,432.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.48 : 3,246.48 = 1,764.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.48/3,246.48 = 1,764.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.48x = 3,246.48 × 1,764.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.48x = 5,730,004.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,730,004.74/2,355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.63

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