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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.55, 4,176.51 and 1,767.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.55, 4,176.51 and 1,767.68 is: 2,439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.55 : 4,176.51 = 1,767.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.55/4,176.51 = 1,767.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.55x = 4,176.51 × 1,767.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.55x = 7,382,733.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,382,733.20/3,026.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.32

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