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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.91, 5,418.09 and 1,764.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.91, 5,418.09 and 1,764.51 is: 2,646.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.91 : 5,418.09 = 1,764.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.91/5,418.09 = 1,764.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.91x = 5,418.09 × 1,764.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.91x = 9,560,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,560,273.99/3,611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.87

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