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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.21, 4,367.15 and 1,767.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.21, 4,367.15 and 1,767.93 is: 2,439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.21 : 4,367.15 = 1,767.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.21/4,367.15 = 1,767.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.21x = 4,367.15 × 1,767.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.21x = 7,720,806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,720,806.66/3,165.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.27

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