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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.31, 3,967.79 and 1,767.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.31, 3,967.79 and 1,767.29 is: 2,651.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.31 : 3,967.79 = 1,767.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.31/3,967.79 = 1,767.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.31x = 3,967.79 × 1,767.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.31x = 7,012,206.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012,206.91/2,644.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.81

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