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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.37, 4,083.51 and 1,764.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.37, 4,083.51 and 1,764.57 is: 2,434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.37 : 4,083.51 = 1,764.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.37/4,083.51 = 1,764.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.37x = 4,083.51 × 1,764.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.37x = 7,205,639.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,205,639.24/2,960.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.03

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