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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.77, 4,087.99 and 1,767.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.77, 4,087.99 and 1,767.44 is: 2,438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.77 : 4,087.99 = 1,767.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.77/4,087.99 = 1,767.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.77x = 4,087.99 × 1,767.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.77x = 7,225,252.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,225,252.19/2,962.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.68

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