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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.66, 2,659.94 and 1,334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.66, 2,659.94 and 1,334.24 is: 1,995.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.66 : 2,659.94 = 1,334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.66/2,659.94 = 1,334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.66x = 2,659.94 × 1,334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.66x = 3,548,993.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,993.35/1,778.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.32

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