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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.02, 3,946.26 and 1,763.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.02, 3,946.26 and 1,763.52 is: 2,645.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.02 : 3,946.26 = 1,763.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.02/3,946.26 = 1,763.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.02x = 3,946.26 × 1,763.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.02x = 6,959,308.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,959,308.44/2,631.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.10

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