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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.59, 4,514.68 and 1,777.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.59, 4,514.68 and 1,777.33 is: 2,662.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.59 : 4,514.68 = 1,777.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.59/4,514.68 = 1,777.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.59x = 4,514.68 × 1,777.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.59x = 8,024,076.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,024,076.20/3,013.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.63

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