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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.62, 4,060.02 and 1,779.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.62, 4,060.02 and 1,779.98 is: 2,673.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.62 : 4,060.02 = 1,779.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.62/4,060.02 = 1,779.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.62x = 4,060.02 × 1,779.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.62x = 7,226,740.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,226,740.77/2,702.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.98

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