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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.60, 3,755.84 and 1,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.60, 3,755.84 and 1,773.44 is: 2,658.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.60 : 3,755.84 = 1,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.60/3,755.84 = 1,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.60x = 3,755.84 × 1,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.60x = 6,660,756.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,660,756.89/2,505.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.35

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