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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.50, 3,614.45 and 1,779.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.50, 3,614.45 and 1,779.74 is: 2,454.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.50 : 3,614.45 = 1,779.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.50/3,614.45 = 1,779.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.50x = 3,614.45 × 1,779.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.50x = 6,432,780.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,432,780.46/2,620.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.80

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