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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.72, 3,301.03 and 1,764.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.72, 3,301.03 and 1,764.73 is: 2,434.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.72 : 3,301.03 = 1,764.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.72/3,301.03 = 1,764.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.72x = 3,301.03 × 1,764.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.72x = 5,825,426.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,825,426.67/2,392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.65

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