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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.38, 4,266.12 and 1,765.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.38, 4,266.12 and 1,765.12 is: 2,435.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.38 : 4,266.12 = 1,765.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.38/4,266.12 = 1,765.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.38x = 4,266.12 × 1,765.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.38x = 7,530,213.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,530,213.73/3,091.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.87

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