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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.32, 4,146.65 and 1,739.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.32, 4,146.65 and 1,739.16 is: 2,606.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.32 : 4,146.65 = 1,739.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.32/4,146.65 = 1,739.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.32x = 4,146.65 × 1,739.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.32x = 7,211,679.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,211,679.12/2,767.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.02

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