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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.89, 4,592.19 and 1,762.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.89, 4,592.19 and 1,762.67 is: 2,641.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.89 : 4,592.19 = 1,762.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.89/4,592.19 = 1,762.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.89x = 4,592.19 × 1,762.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.89x = 8,094,515.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,094,515.55/3,063.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,641.91

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