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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.52, 4,416.72 and 1,774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.52, 4,416.72 and 1,774.44 is: 2,660.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.52 : 4,416.72 = 1,774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.52/4,416.72 = 1,774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.52x = 4,416.72 × 1,774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.52x = 7,837,204.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,837,204.64/2,945.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.72

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