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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.38, 3,633.86 and 1,773.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.38, 3,633.86 and 1,773.78 is: 2,661.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.38 : 3,633.86 = 1,773.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.38/3,633.86 = 1,773.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.38x = 3,633.86 × 1,773.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.38x = 6,445,672.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,445,672.63/2,421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.99

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