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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.92, 3,811.77 and 1,713.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.92, 3,811.77 and 1,713.42 is: 2,364.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.92 : 3,811.77 = 1,713.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.92/3,811.77 = 1,713.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.92x = 3,811.77 × 1,713.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.92x = 6,531,162.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,531,162.95/2,761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.72

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