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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.79, 2,664.08 and 1,717.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.79, 2,664.08 and 1,717.28 is: 2,571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.79 : 2,664.08 = 1,717.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.79/2,664.08 = 1,717.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.79x = 2,664.08 × 1,717.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.79x = 4,574,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574,971.30/1,778.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.96

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