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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955, 4,076.09 and 1,759.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955, 4,076.09 and 1,759.19 is: 2,426.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955 : 4,076.09 = 1,759.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955/4,076.09 = 1,759.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955x = 4,076.09 × 1,759.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955x = 7,170,596.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,170,596.39/2,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.60

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