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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.76, 4,076.34 and 1,774.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.76, 4,076.34 and 1,774.88 is: 2,449.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.76 : 4,076.34 = 1,774.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.76/4,076.34 = 1,774.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.76x = 4,076.34 × 1,774.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.76x = 7,235,014.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,235,014.34/2,953.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.43

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