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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.81, 3,306.47 and 1,765.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.81, 3,306.47 and 1,765.41 is: 2,437.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.81 : 3,306.47 = 1,765.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.81/3,306.47 = 1,765.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.81x = 3,306.47 × 1,765.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.81x = 5,837,275.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,837,275.20/2,394.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.47

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