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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.66, 3,493.82 and 1,777.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.66, 3,493.82 and 1,777.75 is: 2,661.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.66 : 3,493.82 = 1,777.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.66/3,493.82 = 1,777.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.66x = 3,493.82 × 1,777.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.66x = 6,211,134.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,211,134.21/2,333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.55

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