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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.29, 3,805.92 and 1,764.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.29, 3,805.92 and 1,764.09 is: 2,433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.29 : 3,805.92 = 1,764.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.29/3,805.92 = 1,764.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.29x = 3,805.92 × 1,764.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.29x = 6,713,985.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,713,985.41/2,759.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.23

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