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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.06, 4,074.79 and 1,758.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.06, 4,074.79 and 1,758.24 is: 2,425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.06 : 4,074.79 = 1,758.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.06/4,074.79 = 1,758.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.06x = 4,074.79 × 1,758.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.06x = 7,164,452.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,164,452.98/2,954.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.29

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