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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.44, 3,680.22 and 1,773.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.44, 3,680.22 and 1,773.55 is: 2,447.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.44 : 3,680.22 = 1,773.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.44/3,680.22 = 1,773.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.44x = 3,680.22 × 1,773.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.44x = 6,527,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,527,054.18/2,666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.85

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