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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.59, 4,265.15 and 1,764.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.59, 4,265.15 and 1,764.72 is: 2,435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.59 : 4,265.15 = 1,764.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.59/4,265.15 = 1,764.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.59x = 4,265.15 × 1,764.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.59x = 7,526,786.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,526,786.68/3,090.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.39

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