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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.31, 4,076.52 and 1,759.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.31, 4,076.52 and 1,759.49 is: 2,427.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.31 : 4,076.52 = 1,759.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.31/4,076.52 = 1,759.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.31x = 4,076.52 × 1,759.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.31x = 7,172,596.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172,596.17/2,955.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.02

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