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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.24, 3,731.18 and 1,761.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.24, 3,731.18 and 1,761.39 is: 2,431.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.24 : 3,731.18 = 1,761.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.24/3,731.18 = 1,761.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.24x = 3,731.18 × 1,761.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.24x = 6,572,054.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,572,054.33/2,703.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.18

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