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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.99, 3,265.29 and 1,767.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.99, 3,265.29 and 1,767.45 is: 2,439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.99 : 3,265.29 = 1,767.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.99/3,265.29 = 1,767.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.99x = 3,265.29 × 1,767.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.99x = 5,771,236.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,771,236.81/2,365.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.25

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