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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.54, 4,076.55 and 2,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.54, 4,076.55 and 2,013.44 is: 2,778.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.54 : 4,076.55 = 2,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.54/4,076.55 = 2,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.54x = 4,076.55 × 2,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.54x = 8,207,868.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,207,868.45/2,954.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.05

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