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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.92, 3,567.12 and 1,756.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.92, 3,567.12 and 1,756.98 is: 2,645.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.92 : 3,567.12 = 1,756.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.92/3,567.12 = 1,756.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.92x = 3,567.12 × 1,756.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.92x = 6,267,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,267,358.50/2,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.66

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