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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.72, 4,050.45 and 1,755.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.72, 4,050.45 and 1,755.54 is: 2,422.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.72 : 4,050.45 = 1,755.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.72/4,050.45 = 1,755.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.72x = 4,050.45 × 1,755.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.72x = 7,110,726.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,110,726.99/2,934.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.97

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