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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.52, 5,109.14 and 1,763.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.52, 5,109.14 and 1,763.41 is: 2,643.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.52 : 5,109.14 = 1,763.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.52/5,109.14 = 1,763.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.52x = 5,109.14 × 1,763.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.52x = 9,009,508.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,009,508.57/3,408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.23

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