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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.06, 4,171.91 and 1,764.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.06, 4,171.91 and 1,764.18 is: 2,434.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.06 : 4,171.91 = 1,764.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.06/4,171.91 = 1,764.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.06x = 4,171.91 × 1,764.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.06x = 7,359,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,359,991.36/3,023.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.62

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