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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.76, 4,077.77 and 1,775.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.76, 4,077.77 and 1,775.85 is: 2,450.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.76 : 4,077.77 = 1,775.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.76/4,077.77 = 1,775.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.76x = 4,077.77 × 1,775.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.76x = 7,241,498.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,241,498.98/2,954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.79

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