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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.66, 4,059.84 and 1,763.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.66, 4,059.84 and 1,763.38 is: 2,433.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.66 : 4,059.84 = 1,763.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.66/4,059.84 = 1,763.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.66x = 4,059.84 × 1,763.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.66x = 7,159,040.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,159,040.66/2,941.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.67

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