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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.68, 3,299.62 and 1,763.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.68, 3,299.62 and 1,763.71 is: 2,433.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.68 : 3,299.62 = 1,763.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.68/3,299.62 = 1,763.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.68x = 3,299.62 × 1,763.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.68x = 5,819,564.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,819,564.54/2,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.25

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