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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.26, 3,272.72 and 1,776.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.26, 3,272.72 and 1,776.77 is: 2,456.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.26 : 3,272.72 = 1,776.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.26/3,272.72 = 1,776.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.26x = 3,272.72 × 1,776.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.26x = 5,814,847.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,814,847.69/2,367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,456.37

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