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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.72, 3,651.90 and 1,766.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.72, 3,651.90 and 1,766.68 is: 2,650.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.72 : 3,651.90 = 1,766.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.72/3,651.90 = 1,766.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.72x = 3,651.90 × 1,766.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.72x = 6,451,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,738.69/2,433.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.98

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