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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.76, 5,143.86 and 1,765.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.76, 5,143.86 and 1,765.96 is: 2,647.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.76 : 5,143.86 = 1,765.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.76/5,143.86 = 1,765.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.76x = 5,143.86 × 1,765.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.76x = 9,083,851.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,083,851.01/3,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.77

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