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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.93, 4,065.35 and 1,767.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.93, 4,065.35 and 1,767.66 is: 2,439.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.93 : 4,065.35 = 1,767.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.93/4,065.35 = 1,767.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.93x = 4,065.35 × 1,767.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.93x = 7,186,147.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,186,147.74/2,945.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.35

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