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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.20, 4,077.32 and 1,775.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.20, 4,077.32 and 1,775.35 is: 2,450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.20 : 4,077.32 = 1,775.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.20/4,077.32 = 1,775.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.20x = 4,077.32 × 1,775.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.20x = 7,238,670.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,670.06/2,954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.30

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