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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.31, 3,811.92 and 1,713.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.31, 3,811.92 and 1,713.55 is: 2,363.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.31 : 3,811.92 = 1,713.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.31/3,811.92 = 1,713.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.31x = 3,811.92 × 1,713.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.31x = 6,531,915.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,531,915.52/2,763.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.80

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