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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.77, 4,076.67 and 1,759.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.77, 4,076.67 and 1,759.21 is: 2,427.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.77 : 4,076.67 = 1,759.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.77/4,076.67 = 1,759.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.77x = 4,076.67 × 1,759.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.77x = 7,171,718.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,171,718.63/2,954.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.17

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