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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.56, 4,074.57 and 1,773.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.56, 4,074.57 and 1,773.41 is: 2,447.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.56 : 4,074.57 = 1,773.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.56/4,074.57 = 1,773.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.56x = 4,074.57 × 1,773.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.56x = 7,225,862.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,225,862.81/2,952.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.32

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