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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.86, 4,266.69 and 1,765.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.86, 4,266.69 and 1,765.49 is: 2,436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.86 : 4,266.69 = 1,765.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.86/4,266.69 = 1,765.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.86x = 4,266.69 × 1,765.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.86x = 7,532,777.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,532,777.19/3,091.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.33

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