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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,089.62, 4,263.66 and 1,763.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,089.62, 4,263.66 and 1,763.24 is: 2,433.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,089.62 : 4,263.66 = 1,763.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,089.62/4,263.66 = 1,763.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,089.62x = 4,263.66 × 1,763.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,089.62x = 7,517,855.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,517,855.86/3,089.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.26

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