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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.26, 4,049.63 and 1,776.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.26, 4,049.63 and 1,776.03 is: 2,660.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.26 : 4,049.63 = 1,776.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.26/4,049.63 = 1,776.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.26x = 4,049.63 × 1,776.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.26x = 7,192,254.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,192,254.46/2,703.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.58

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