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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.49, 3,522.87 and 1,773.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.49, 3,522.87 and 1,773.23 is: 2,652.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.49 : 3,522.87 = 1,773.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.49/3,522.87 = 1,773.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.49x = 3,522.87 × 1,773.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.49x = 6,246,867.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,246,867.58/2,355.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.05

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