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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.39, 4,176.09 and 1,768.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.39, 4,176.09 and 1,768.32 is: 2,439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.39 : 4,176.09 = 1,768.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.39/4,176.09 = 1,768.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.39x = 4,176.09 × 1,768.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.39x = 7,384,663.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,384,663.47/3,027.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.28

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