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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.77, 4,176.69 and 1,304.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.77, 4,176.69 and 1,304.15 is: 1,956.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.77 : 4,176.69 = 1,304.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.77/4,176.69 = 1,304.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.77x = 4,176.69 × 1,304.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.77x = 5,447,004.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,447,004.49/2,784.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.00

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