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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.76, 4,074.96 and 1,773.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.76, 4,074.96 and 1,773.88 is: 2,448.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.76 : 4,074.96 = 1,773.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.76/4,074.96 = 1,773.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.76x = 4,074.96 × 1,773.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.76x = 7,228,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,228,490.04/2,952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.05

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