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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.51, 4,164.23 and 1,736.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.51, 4,164.23 and 1,736.28 is: 2,605.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.51 : 4,164.23 = 1,736.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.51/4,164.23 = 1,736.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.51x = 4,164.23 × 1,736.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.51x = 7,230,269.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,230,269.26/2,775.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.02

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