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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.27, 3,995.56 and 1,776.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.27, 3,995.56 and 1,776.79 is: 2,452.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.27 : 3,995.56 = 1,776.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.27/3,995.56 = 1,776.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.27x = 3,995.56 × 1,776.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.27x = 7,099,271.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,099,271.05/2,895.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.02

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