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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.10, 4,505.95 and 1,774.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.10, 4,505.95 and 1,774.09 is: 2,659.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.10 : 4,505.95 = 1,774.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.10/4,505.95 = 1,774.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.10x = 4,505.95 × 1,774.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.10x = 7,993,960.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,993,960.84/3,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.25

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