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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.88, 3,577.86 and 1,776.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.88, 3,577.86 and 1,776.30 is: 2,659.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.88 : 3,577.86 = 1,776.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.88/3,577.86 = 1,776.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.88x = 3,577.86 × 1,776.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.88x = 6,355,352.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,355,352.72/2,389.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.28

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