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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.68, 4,052.64 and 1,774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.68, 4,052.64 and 1,774.04 is: 2,662.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.68 : 4,052.64 = 1,774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.68/4,052.64 = 1,774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.68x = 4,052.64 × 1,774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.68x = 7,189,545.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,189,545.47/2,700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.12

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