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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.80, 4,624.26 and 1,767.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.80, 4,624.26 and 1,767.54 is: 2,647.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.80 : 4,624.26 = 1,767.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.80/4,624.26 = 1,767.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.80x = 4,624.26 × 1,767.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.80x = 8,173,564.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,173,564.52/3,087.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.05

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