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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.75, 3,674.89 and 1,767.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.75, 3,674.89 and 1,767.91 is: 2,438.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.75 : 3,674.89 = 1,767.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.75/3,674.89 = 1,767.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.75x = 3,674.89 × 1,767.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.75x = 6,496,847.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,496,847.57/2,663.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.99

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