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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.96, 4,517.44 and 1,773.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.96, 4,517.44 and 1,773.95 is: 2,665.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.96 : 4,517.44 = 1,773.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.96/4,517.44 = 1,773.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.96x = 4,517.44 × 1,773.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.96x = 8,013,685.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,013,685.67/3,005.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.94

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