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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.55, 4,049.29 and 1,755.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.55, 4,049.29 and 1,755.19 is: 2,421.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.55 : 4,049.29 = 1,755.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.55/4,049.29 = 1,755.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.55x = 4,049.29 × 1,755.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.55x = 7,107,273.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,107,273.32/2,934.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.93

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