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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.89, 4,170.99 and 1,764.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.89, 4,170.99 and 1,764.15 is: 2,434.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.89 : 4,170.99 = 1,764.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.89/4,170.99 = 1,764.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.89x = 4,170.99 × 1,764.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.89x = 7,358,252.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,358,252.01/3,022.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.18

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