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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.76, 2,658.10 and 949.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.76, 2,658.10 and 949.81 is: 1,424.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.76 : 2,658.10 = 949.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.76/2,658.10 = 949.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.76x = 2,658.10 × 949.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.76x = 2,524,689.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,689.96/1,771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.96

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