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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.96, 4,076.12 and 1,774.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.96, 4,076.12 and 1,774.68 is: 2,449.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.96 : 4,076.12 = 1,774.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.96/4,076.12 = 1,774.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.96x = 4,076.12 × 1,774.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.96x = 7,233,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,233,808.64/2,952.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.68

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