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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.76, 2,647.96 and 1,497.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.76, 2,647.96 and 1,497.92 is: 2,236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.76 : 2,647.96 = 1,497.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.76/2,647.96 = 1,497.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.76x = 2,647.96 × 1,497.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.76x = 3,966,432.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,966,432.24/1,773.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.17

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