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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.53, 3,891.79 and 1,774.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.53, 3,891.79 and 1,774.80 is: 2,661.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.53 : 3,891.79 = 1,774.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.53/3,891.79 = 1,774.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.53x = 3,891.79 × 1,774.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.53x = 6,907,148.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,907,148.89/2,595.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.17

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