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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.81, 2,660.63 and 1,553.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.81, 2,660.63 and 1,553.96 is: 2,328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.81 : 2,660.63 = 1,553.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.81/2,660.63 = 1,553.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.81x = 2,660.63 × 1,553.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.81x = 4,134,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,491.52/1,775.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.24

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