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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.66, 5,111.28 and 1,764.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.66, 5,111.28 and 1,764.72 is: 2,646.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.66 : 5,111.28 = 1,764.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.66/5,111.28 = 1,764.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.66x = 5,111.28 × 1,764.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.66x = 9,019,978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,019,978.04/3,408.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.19

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