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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.22, 4,017.68 and 1,777.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.22, 4,017.68 and 1,777.30 is: 2,451.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.22 : 4,017.68 = 1,777.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.22/4,017.68 = 1,777.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.22x = 4,017.68 × 1,777.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.22x = 7,140,622.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,140,622.66/2,912.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.95

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