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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.68, 3,741.56 and 1,764.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.68, 3,741.56 and 1,764.80 is: 2,435.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.68 : 3,741.56 = 1,764.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.68/3,741.56 = 1,764.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.68x = 3,741.56 × 1,764.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.68x = 6,603,105.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,603,105.09/2,710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.96

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