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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.44, 4,292.52 and 1,765.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.44, 4,292.52 and 1,765.98 is: 2,437.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.44 : 4,292.52 = 1,765.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.44/4,292.52 = 1,765.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.44x = 4,292.52 × 1,765.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.44x = 7,580,504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,580,504.47/3,110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.12

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