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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.68, 3,806.28 and 1,764.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.68, 3,806.28 and 1,764.32 is: 2,432.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.68 : 3,806.28 = 1,764.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.68/3,806.28 = 1,764.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.68x = 3,806.28 × 1,764.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.68x = 6,715,495.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,715,495.93/2,760.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.55

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