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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.60, 2,661.24 and 1,287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.60, 2,661.24 and 1,287.44 is: 1,929.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.60 : 2,661.24 = 1,287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.60/2,661.24 = 1,287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.60x = 2,661.24 × 1,287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.60x = 3,426,186.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,186.83/1,775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.59

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