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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.60, 4,299.90 and 1,773.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.60, 4,299.90 and 1,773.10 is: 2,659.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.60 : 4,299.90 = 1,773.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.60/4,299.90 = 1,773.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.60x = 4,299.90 × 1,773.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.60x = 7,624,152.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,624,152.69/2,866.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.65

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