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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.35, 3,660.59 and 1,770.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.35, 3,660.59 and 1,770.83 is: 2,441.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.35 : 3,660.59 = 1,770.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.35/3,660.59 = 1,770.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.35x = 3,660.59 × 1,770.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.35x = 6,482,273.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,482,273.74/2,655.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.21

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