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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.68, 4,376.07 and 1,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.68, 4,376.07 and 1,764 is: 2,643.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.68 : 4,376.07 = 1,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.68/4,376.07 = 1,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.68x = 4,376.07 × 1,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.68x = 7,719,387.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,719,387.48/2,920.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.01

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