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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.68, 3,465.36 and 1,766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.68, 3,465.36 and 1,766.40 is: 2,436.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.68 : 3,465.36 = 1,766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.68/3,465.36 = 1,766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.68x = 3,465.36 × 1,766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.68x = 6,121,211.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,121,211.90/2,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.13

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