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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.66, 4,168.52 and 1,762.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.66, 4,168.52 and 1,762.58 is: 2,432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.66 : 4,168.52 = 1,762.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.66/4,168.52 = 1,762.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.66x = 4,168.52 × 1,762.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.66x = 7,347,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,347,349.98/3,020.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.37

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