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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.26, 3,996.41 and 1,760.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.26, 3,996.41 and 1,760.92 is: 2,430.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.26 : 3,996.41 = 1,760.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.26/3,996.41 = 1,760.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.26x = 3,996.41 × 1,760.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.26x = 7,037,339.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,037,339.50/2,895.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.65

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