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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.31, 3,689.36 and 1,767.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.31, 3,689.36 and 1,767.94 is: 2,648.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.31 : 3,689.36 = 1,767.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.31/3,689.36 = 1,767.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.31x = 3,689.36 × 1,767.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.31x = 6,522,548.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,522,548.67/2,462.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,648.96

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