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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.96, 3,571.20 and 1,768.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.96, 3,571.20 and 1,768.98 is: 2,651.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.96 : 3,571.20 = 1,768.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.96/3,571.20 = 1,768.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.96x = 3,571.20 × 1,768.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.96x = 6,317,381.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,317,381.38/2,382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.06

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