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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.69, 2,447.83 and 1,538.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.69, 2,447.83 and 1,538.22 is: 2,121.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.69 : 2,447.83 = 1,538.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.69/2,447.83 = 1,538.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.69x = 2,447.83 × 1,538.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.69x = 3,765,301.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,301.06/1,774.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.67

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