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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.99, 4,418.80 and 2,402.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.99, 4,418.80 and 2,402.77 is: 3,593.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.99 : 4,418.80 = 2,402.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.99/4,418.80 = 2,402.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.99x = 4,418.80 × 2,402.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.99x = 10,617,360.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,617,360.08/2,954.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.03

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