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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.63, 4,091.41 and 1,769.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.63, 4,091.41 and 1,769.67 is: 2,442.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.63 : 4,091.41 = 1,769.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.63/4,091.41 = 1,769.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.63x = 4,091.41 × 1,769.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.63x = 7,240,431.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,240,431.21/2,964.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.27

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