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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.23, 4,294.89 and 1,767.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.23, 4,294.89 and 1,767.79 is: 2,439.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.23 : 4,294.89 = 1,767.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.23/4,294.89 = 1,767.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.23x = 4,294.89 × 1,767.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.23x = 7,592,463.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,592,463.59/3,112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.56

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