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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.76, 3,218.74 and 1,773.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.76, 3,218.74 and 1,773.08 is: 2,446.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.76 : 3,218.74 = 1,773.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.76/3,218.74 = 1,773.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.76x = 3,218.74 × 1,773.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.76x = 5,707,083.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,707,083.52/2,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.49

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