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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.52, 3,673.23 and 1,778.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.52, 3,673.23 and 1,778.90 is: 2,454.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.52 : 3,673.23 = 1,778.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.52/3,673.23 = 1,778.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.52x = 3,673.23 × 1,778.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.52x = 6,534,308.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,534,308.85/2,662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.18

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