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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.94, 3,685.05 and 1,777.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.94, 3,685.05 and 1,777.06 is: 2,452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.94 : 3,685.05 = 1,777.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.94/3,685.05 = 1,777.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.94x = 3,685.05 × 1,777.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.94x = 6,548,554.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,548,554.95/2,669.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.70

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