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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.99, 3,406.56 and 1,776.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.99, 3,406.56 and 1,776.94 is: 2,665.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.99 : 3,406.56 = 1,776.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.99/3,406.56 = 1,776.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.99x = 3,406.56 × 1,776.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.99x = 6,053,237.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,053,237.55/2,270.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.47

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