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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.52, 3,650.20 and 1,777.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.52, 3,650.20 and 1,777.36 is: 2,663.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.52 : 3,650.20 = 1,777.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.52/3,650.20 = 1,777.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.52x = 3,650.20 × 1,777.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.52x = 6,487,719.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,487,719.47/2,435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.79

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