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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953, 4,074.61 and 1,774.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953, 4,074.61 and 1,774.09 is: 2,447.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953 : 4,074.61 = 1,774.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953/4,074.61 = 1,774.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953x = 4,074.61 × 1,774.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953x = 7,228,724.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,228,724.85/2,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.93

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