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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.84, 3,976.52 and 1,773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.84, 3,976.52 and 1,773.32 is: 2,661.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.84 : 3,976.52 = 1,773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.84/3,976.52 = 1,773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.84x = 3,976.52 × 1,773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.84x = 7,051,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,051,642.45/2,649.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.16

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