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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.64, 4,169.85 and 1,763.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.64, 4,169.85 and 1,763.56 is: 2,433.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.64 : 4,169.85 = 1,763.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.64/4,169.85 = 1,763.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.64x = 4,169.85 × 1,763.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.64x = 7,353,780.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,353,780.67/3,021.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.71

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