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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.46, 3,573.26 and 1,769.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.46, 3,573.26 and 1,769.86 is: 2,651.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.46 : 3,573.26 = 1,769.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.46/3,573.26 = 1,769.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.46x = 3,573.26 × 1,769.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.46x = 6,324,169.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,324,169.94/2,385.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.13

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