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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.32, 3,811.92 and 1,713.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.32, 3,811.92 and 1,713.56 is: 2,363.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.32 : 3,811.92 = 1,713.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.32/3,811.92 = 1,713.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.32x = 3,811.92 × 1,713.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.32x = 6,531,934.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,531,934.58/2,763.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.80

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