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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.32, 3,737.28 and 1,764.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.32, 3,737.28 and 1,764.37 is: 2,432.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.32 : 3,737.28 = 1,764.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.32/3,737.28 = 1,764.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.32x = 3,737.28 × 1,764.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.32x = 6,593,938.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,593,938.34/2,710.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.90

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