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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,089.51, 4,263.39 and 1,762.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,089.51, 4,263.39 and 1,762.95 is: 2,432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,089.51 : 4,263.39 = 1,762.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,089.51/4,263.39 = 1,762.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,089.51x = 4,263.39 × 1,762.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,089.51x = 7,516,143.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,516,143.40/3,089.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.80

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