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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.75, 3,748.53 and 1,770.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.75, 3,748.53 and 1,770.09 is: 2,651.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.75 : 3,748.53 = 1,770.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.75/3,748.53 = 1,770.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.75x = 3,748.53 × 1,770.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.75x = 6,635,235.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,635,235.47/2,502.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.18

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