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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.84, 4,043.97 and 1,772.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.84, 4,043.97 and 1,772.25 is: 2,659.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.84 : 4,043.97 = 1,772.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.84/4,043.97 = 1,772.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.84x = 4,043.97 × 1,772.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.84x = 7,166,925.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,166,925.83/2,694.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.50

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