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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.44, 3,753.51 and 1,774.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.44, 3,753.51 and 1,774.18 is: 2,659.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.44 : 3,753.51 = 1,774.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.44/3,753.51 = 1,774.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.44x = 3,753.51 × 1,774.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.44x = 6,659,402.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,659,402.37/2,504.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.04

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