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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.23, 3,261.31 and 1,775.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.23, 3,261.31 and 1,775.74 is: 2,447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.23 : 3,261.31 = 1,775.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.23/3,261.31 = 1,775.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.23x = 3,261.31 × 1,775.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.23x = 5,791,238.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,791,238.62/2,366.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.45

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