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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.59, 4,060.45 and 1,763.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.59, 4,060.45 and 1,763.97 is: 2,433.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.59 : 4,060.45 = 1,763.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.59/4,060.45 = 1,763.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.59x = 4,060.45 × 1,763.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.59x = 7,162,511.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,162,511.99/2,943.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.26

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