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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.39, 3,357.77 and 1,774.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.39, 3,357.77 and 1,774.26 is: 2,449.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.39 : 3,357.77 = 1,774.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.39/3,357.77 = 1,774.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.39x = 3,357.77 × 1,774.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.39x = 5,957,548.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,957,548.13/2,432.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.26

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