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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.98, 4,267.29 and 1,765.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.98, 4,267.29 and 1,765.88 is: 2,437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.98 : 4,267.29 = 1,765.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.98/4,267.29 = 1,765.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.98x = 4,267.29 × 1,765.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.98x = 7,535,500.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,535,500.73/3,091.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.11

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