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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.50, 3,315.86 and 1,775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.50, 3,315.86 and 1,775.52 is: 2,449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.50 : 3,315.86 = 1,775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.50/3,315.86 = 1,775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.50x = 3,315.86 × 1,775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.50x = 5,887,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,887,375.75/2,403.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.50

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