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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.76, 3,819.08 and 1,720.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.76, 3,819.08 and 1,720.76 is: 2,373.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.76 : 3,819.08 = 1,720.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.76/3,819.08 = 1,720.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.76x = 3,819.08 × 1,720.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.76x = 6,571,705.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,571,705.31/2,768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.52

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