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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.88, 4,076.82 and 1,775.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.88, 4,076.82 and 1,775.70 is: 2,449.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.88 : 4,076.82 = 1,775.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.88/4,076.82 = 1,775.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.88x = 4,076.82 × 1,775.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.88x = 7,239,209.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,239,209.27/2,954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.92

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