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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.07, 3,753.46 and 1,771.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.07, 3,753.46 and 1,771.03 is: 2,653.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.07 : 3,753.46 = 1,771.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.07/3,753.46 = 1,771.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.07x = 3,753.46 × 1,771.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.07x = 6,647,490.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,647,490.26/2,505.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,653.61

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