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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.20, 4,078.18 and 1,776.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.20, 4,078.18 and 1,776.29 is: 2,451.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.20 : 4,078.18 = 1,776.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.20/4,078.18 = 1,776.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.20x = 4,078.18 × 1,776.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.20x = 7,244,012.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,244,012.18/2,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.28

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