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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.66, 4,246.76 and 1,771.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.66, 4,246.76 and 1,771.61 is: 2,659.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.66 : 4,246.76 = 1,771.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.66/4,246.76 = 1,771.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.66x = 4,246.76 × 1,771.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.66x = 7,523,585.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,523,585.68/2,828.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.77

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