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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.73, 3,532.35 and 1,776.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.73, 3,532.35 and 1,776.99 is: 2,665.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.73 : 3,532.35 = 1,776.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.73/3,532.35 = 1,776.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.73x = 3,532.35 × 1,776.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.73x = 6,276,950.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,276,950.63/2,354.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.68

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