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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.12, 3,669.72 and 1,775.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.12, 3,669.72 and 1,775.22 is: 2,450.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.12 : 3,669.72 = 1,775.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.12/3,669.72 = 1,775.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.12x = 3,669.72 × 1,775.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.12x = 6,514,560.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,514,560.34/2,658.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.81

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