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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.89, 4,590.69 and 1,761.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.89, 4,590.69 and 1,761.67 is: 2,640.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.89 : 4,590.69 = 1,761.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.89/4,590.69 = 1,761.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.89x = 4,590.69 × 1,761.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.89x = 8,087,280.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,087,280.85/3,062.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.41

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