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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.10, 4,504.46 and 1,773.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.10, 4,504.46 and 1,773.09 is: 2,657.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.10 : 4,504.46 = 1,773.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.10/4,504.46 = 1,773.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.10x = 4,504.46 × 1,773.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.10x = 7,986,804.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,986,804.12/3,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.75

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