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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.29, 3,975.39 and 1,774.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.29, 3,975.39 and 1,774.79 is: 2,661.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.29 : 3,975.39 = 1,774.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.29/3,975.39 = 1,774.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.29x = 3,975.39 × 1,774.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.29x = 7,055,482.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,055,482.42/2,651.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.15

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