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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.72, 3,299.65 and 1,763.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.72, 3,299.65 and 1,763.73 is: 2,433.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.72 : 3,299.65 = 1,763.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.72/3,299.65 = 1,763.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.72x = 3,299.65 × 1,763.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.72x = 5,819,691.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,819,691.69/2,391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.27

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