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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.98, 4,171.83 and 1,763.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.98, 4,171.83 and 1,763.83 is: 2,434.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.98 : 4,171.83 = 1,763.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.98/4,171.83 = 1,763.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.98x = 4,171.83 × 1,763.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.98x = 7,358,398.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,358,398.91/3,022.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.15

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