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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.26, 3,313.50 and 1,772.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.26, 3,313.50 and 1,772.13 is: 2,445.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.26 : 3,313.50 = 1,772.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.26/3,313.50 = 1,772.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.26x = 3,313.50 × 1,772.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.26x = 5,871,952.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,871,952.76/2,401.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.36

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