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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.96, 4,172.36 and 1,764.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.96, 4,172.36 and 1,764.28 is: 2,434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.96 : 4,172.36 = 1,764.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.96/4,172.36 = 1,764.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.96x = 4,172.36 × 1,764.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.96x = 7,361,211.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,361,211.30/3,023.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.30

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