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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.73, 4,086.75 and 1,766.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.73, 4,086.75 and 1,766.93 is: 2,437.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.73 : 4,086.75 = 1,766.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.73/4,086.75 = 1,766.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.73x = 4,086.75 × 1,766.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.73x = 7,221,010.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,221,010.36/2,962.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.29

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