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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.25, 3,977.59 and 1,763.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.25, 3,977.59 and 1,763.17 is: 2,433.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.25 : 3,977.59 = 1,763.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.25/3,977.59 = 1,763.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.25x = 3,977.59 × 1,763.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.25x = 7,013,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,013,167.36/2,882.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.22

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