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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.27, 3,548.09 and 1,760.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.27, 3,548.09 and 1,760.18 is: 2,629.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.27 : 3,548.09 = 1,760.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.27/3,548.09 = 1,760.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.27x = 3,548.09 × 1,760.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.27x = 6,245,259.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,245,259.32/2,375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.28

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