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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.73, 2,666.61 and 1,429.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.73, 2,666.61 and 1,429.48 is: 2,149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.73 : 2,666.61 = 1,429.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.73/2,666.61 = 1,429.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.73x = 2,666.61 × 1,429.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.73x = 3,811,858.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,858.52/1,773.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.06

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