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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.95, 4,262.96 and 1,773.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.95, 4,262.96 and 1,773.71 is: 2,660.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.95 : 4,262.96 = 1,773.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.95/4,262.96 = 1,773.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.95x = 4,262.96 × 1,773.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.95x = 7,561,243.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,561,243.91/2,841.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.58

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