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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.48, 4,306.37 and 1,776.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.48, 4,306.37 and 1,776.51 is: 2,660.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.48 : 4,306.37 = 1,776.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.48/4,306.37 = 1,776.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.48x = 4,306.37 × 1,776.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.48x = 7,650,300.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,650,300.49/2,875.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.53

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