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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.26, 4,055.24 and 1,773.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.26, 4,055.24 and 1,773.92 is: 2,663.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.26 : 4,055.24 = 1,773.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.26/4,055.24 = 1,773.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.26x = 4,055.24 × 1,773.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.26x = 7,193,671.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,193,671.34/2,701.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.08

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