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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.94, 3,467.23 and 1,766.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.94, 3,467.23 and 1,766.55 is: 2,439.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.94 : 3,467.23 = 1,766.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.94/3,467.23 = 1,766.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.94x = 3,467.23 × 1,766.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.94x = 6,125,030.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,125,030.74/2,510.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.34

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