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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.79, 4,085.79 and 1,765.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.79, 4,085.79 and 1,765.93 is: 2,436.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.79 : 4,085.79 = 1,765.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.79/4,085.79 = 1,765.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.79x = 4,085.79 × 1,765.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.79x = 7,215,231.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,215,231.38/2,961.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.11

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