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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.84, 2,439.58 and 1,505.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.84, 2,439.58 and 1,505.72 is: 2,073.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.84 : 2,439.58 = 1,505.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.84/2,439.58 = 1,505.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.84x = 2,439.58 × 1,505.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.84x = 3,673,316.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,316.87/1,771.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.17

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