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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.48, 3,794.70 and 1,760.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.48, 3,794.70 and 1,760.36 is: 2,638.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.48 : 3,794.70 = 1,760.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.48/3,794.70 = 1,760.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.48x = 3,794.70 × 1,760.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.48x = 6,680,038.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,680,038.09/2,531.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.79

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