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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.88, 3,750.68 and 1,773.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.88, 3,750.68 and 1,773.88 is: 2,658.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.88 : 3,750.68 = 1,773.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.88/3,750.68 = 1,773.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.88x = 3,750.68 × 1,773.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.88x = 6,653,256.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,653,256.24/2,502.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.24

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