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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.81, 3,690.63 and 1,777.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.81, 3,690.63 and 1,777.68 is: 2,453.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.81 : 3,690.63 = 1,777.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.81/3,690.63 = 1,777.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.81x = 3,690.63 × 1,777.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.81x = 6,560,759.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,560,759.14/2,673.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.71

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