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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.50, 5,114.46 and 1,768.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.50, 5,114.46 and 1,768.52 is: 2,651.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.50 : 5,114.46 = 1,768.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.50/5,114.46 = 1,768.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.50x = 5,114.46 × 1,768.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.50x = 9,045,024.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,045,024.80/3,411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.33

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