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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.30, 3,604.98 and 1,776.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.30, 3,604.98 and 1,776.46 is: 2,452.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.30 : 3,604.98 = 1,776.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.30/3,604.98 = 1,776.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.30x = 3,604.98 × 1,776.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.30x = 6,404,102.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,404,102.77/2,611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.46

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