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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.71, 2,877.23 and 1,774.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.71, 2,877.23 and 1,774.35 is: 2,443.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.71 : 2,877.23 = 1,774.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.71/2,877.23 = 1,774.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.71x = 2,877.23 × 1,774.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.71x = 5,105,204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,105,204.18/2,089.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.02

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