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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.59, 4,266.57 and 1,765.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.59, 4,266.57 and 1,765.73 is: 2,436.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.59 : 4,266.57 = 1,765.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.59/4,266.57 = 1,765.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.59x = 4,266.57 × 1,765.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.59x = 7,533,580.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,533,580.48/3,091.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.80

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