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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.69, 4,510.62 and 1,773.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.69, 4,510.62 and 1,773.86 is: 2,662.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.69 : 4,510.62 = 1,773.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.69/4,510.62 = 1,773.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.69x = 4,510.62 × 1,773.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.69x = 8,001,208.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,001,208.39/3,005.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.02

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