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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,089.68, 4,263.72 and 1,763.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,089.68, 4,263.72 and 1,763.47 is: 2,433.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,089.68 : 4,263.72 = 1,763.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,089.68/4,263.72 = 1,763.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,089.68x = 4,263.72 × 1,763.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,089.68x = 7,518,942.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,518,942.31/3,089.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.57

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