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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.99, 4,266.25 and 1,765.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.99, 4,266.25 and 1,765.27 is: 2,435.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.99 : 4,266.25 = 1,765.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.99/4,266.25 = 1,765.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.99x = 4,266.25 × 1,765.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.99x = 7,531,083.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,531,083.14/3,091.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.68

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