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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,772.46, 2,653.56 and 1,335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,772.46, 2,653.56 and 1,335.56 is: 1,999.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,772.46 : 2,653.56 = 1,335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,772.46/2,653.56 = 1,335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,772.46x = 2,653.56 × 1,335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,772.46x = 3,543,997.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,997.72/1,772.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.48

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