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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.77, 4,074.83 and 1,773.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.77, 4,074.83 and 1,773.86 is: 2,447.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.77 : 4,074.83 = 1,773.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.77/4,074.83 = 1,773.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.77x = 4,074.83 × 1,773.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.77x = 7,228,148.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,228,148.70/2,952.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.93

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