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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.22, 4,002.50 and 1,766.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.22, 4,002.50 and 1,766.32 is: 2,437.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.22 : 4,002.50 = 1,766.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.22/4,002.50 = 1,766.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.22x = 4,002.50 × 1,766.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.22x = 7,069,690.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,069,690.21/2,900.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.64

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