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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.64, 3,396.96 and 1,777.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.64, 3,396.96 and 1,777.02 is: 2,665.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.64 : 3,396.96 = 1,777.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.64/3,396.96 = 1,777.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.64x = 3,396.96 × 1,777.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.64x = 6,036,465.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,036,465.86/2,264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.53

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