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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.53, 3,355.74 and 1,776.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.53, 3,355.74 and 1,776.26 is: 2,666.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.53 : 3,355.74 = 1,776.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.53/3,355.74 = 1,776.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.53x = 3,355.74 × 1,776.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.53x = 5,960,649.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,960,649.95/2,235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,666.33

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