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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.45, 3,821.70 and 1,774.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.45, 3,821.70 and 1,774.60 is: 2,447.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.45 : 3,821.70 = 1,774.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.45/3,821.70 = 1,774.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.45x = 3,821.70 × 1,774.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.45x = 6,781,988.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,781,988.82/2,770.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.97

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