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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.59, 4,171.32 and 1,763.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.59, 4,171.32 and 1,763.46 is: 2,433.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.59 : 4,171.32 = 1,763.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.59/4,171.32 = 1,763.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.59x = 4,171.32 × 1,763.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.59x = 7,355,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,355,955.97/3,022.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.66

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