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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.59, 2,658.51 and 1,636.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.59, 2,658.51 and 1,636.32 is: 2,455.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.59 : 2,658.51 = 1,636.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.59/2,658.51 = 1,636.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.59x = 2,658.51 × 1,636.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.59x = 4,350,173.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,173.08/1,771.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.52

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