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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.04, 3,323.46 and 1,777.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.04, 3,323.46 and 1,777.96 is: 2,455.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.04 : 3,323.46 = 1,777.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.04/3,323.46 = 1,777.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.04x = 3,323.46 × 1,777.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.04x = 5,908,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,908,978.94/2,406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.89

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