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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.16, 4,077.24 and 1,775.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.16, 4,077.24 and 1,775.28 is: 2,450.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.16 : 4,077.24 = 1,775.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.16/4,077.24 = 1,775.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.16x = 4,077.24 × 1,775.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.16x = 7,238,242.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,242.63/2,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.19

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