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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.90, 3,265.30 and 1,772.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.90, 3,265.30 and 1,772.41 is: 2,449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.90 : 3,265.30 = 1,772.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.90/3,265.30 = 1,772.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.90x = 3,265.30 × 1,772.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.90x = 5,787,450.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,787,450.37/2,362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.30

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