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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.72, 3,819.56 and 1,773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.72, 3,819.56 and 1,773.52 is: 2,446.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.72 : 3,819.56 = 1,773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.72/3,819.56 = 1,773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.72x = 3,819.56 × 1,773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.72x = 6,774,066.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,774,066.05/2,768.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.64

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