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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.17, 3,465.23 and 1,764.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.17, 3,465.23 and 1,764.76 is: 2,436.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.17 : 3,465.23 = 1,764.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.17/3,465.23 = 1,764.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.17x = 3,465.23 × 1,764.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.17x = 6,115,312.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,115,312.37/2,510.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.22

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