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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.56, 4,075.48 and 1,758.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.56, 4,075.48 and 1,758.74 is: 2,425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.56 : 4,075.48 = 1,758.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.56/4,075.48 = 1,758.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.56x = 4,075.48 × 1,758.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.56x = 7,167,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167,709.70/2,954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.99

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