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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.61, 4,491.90 and 1,763.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.61, 4,491.90 and 1,763.40 is: 2,644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.61 : 4,491.90 = 1,763.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.61/4,491.90 = 1,763.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.61x = 4,491.90 × 1,763.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.61x = 7,921,016.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,921,016.46/2,995.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.21

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