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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.01, 4,075.98 and 1,775.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.01, 4,075.98 and 1,775.10 is: 2,449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.01 : 4,075.98 = 1,775.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.01/4,075.98 = 1,775.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.01x = 4,075.98 × 1,775.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.01x = 7,235,272.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,235,272.10/2,954.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.31

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