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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.88, 3,480.48 and 1,776.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.88, 3,480.48 and 1,776.72 is: 2,451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.88 : 3,480.48 = 1,776.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.88/3,480.48 = 1,776.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.88x = 3,480.48 × 1,776.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.88x = 6,183,838.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,183,838.43/2,522.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.10

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