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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.20, 4,266.36 and 1,765.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.20, 4,266.36 and 1,765.44 is: 2,436.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.20 : 4,266.36 = 1,765.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.20/4,266.36 = 1,765.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.20x = 4,266.36 × 1,765.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.20x = 7,532,002.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,532,002.60/3,091.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.60

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