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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.64, 3,755.84 and 1,774.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.64, 3,755.84 and 1,774.90 is: 2,659.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.64 : 3,755.84 = 1,774.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.64/3,755.84 = 1,774.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.64x = 3,755.84 × 1,774.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.64x = 6,666,235.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,666,235.46/2,506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.44

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