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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.14, 3,309.31 and 1,777.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.14, 3,309.31 and 1,777.46 is: 2,667.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.14 : 3,309.31 = 1,777.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.14/3,309.31 = 1,777.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.14x = 3,309.31 × 1,777.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.14x = 5,882,166.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,882,166.15/2,205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,667.48

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