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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.76, 4,364.22 and 1,765.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.76, 4,364.22 and 1,765.78 is: 2,436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.76 : 4,364.22 = 1,765.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.76/4,364.22 = 1,765.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.76x = 4,364.22 × 1,765.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.76x = 7,706,252.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,706,252.39/3,162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.56

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