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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.51, 4,062.03 and 1,764.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.51, 4,062.03 and 1,764.59 is: 2,435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.51 : 4,062.03 = 1,764.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.51/4,062.03 = 1,764.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.51x = 4,062.03 × 1,764.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.51x = 7,167,800.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167,800.52/2,943.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.12

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