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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.96, 3,580.20 and 1,774.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.96, 3,580.20 and 1,774.98 is: 2,660.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.96 : 3,580.20 = 1,774.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.96/3,580.20 = 1,774.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.96x = 3,580.20 × 1,774.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.96x = 6,354,783.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,354,783.40/2,388.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.06

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