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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.76, 4,073.60 and 1,773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.76, 4,073.60 and 1,773.52 is: 2,447.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.76 : 4,073.60 = 1,773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.76/4,073.60 = 1,773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.76x = 4,073.60 × 1,773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.76x = 7,224,611.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,224,611.07/2,951.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.56

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