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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.55, 2,436.38 and 1,325.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.55, 2,436.38 and 1,325.43 is: 1,827.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.55 : 2,436.38 = 1,325.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.55/2,436.38 = 1,325.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.55x = 2,436.38 × 1,325.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.55x = 3,229,244.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,244.52/1,766.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.99

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