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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.54, 4,077.90 and 1,776.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.54, 4,077.90 and 1,776.18 is: 2,450.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.54 : 4,077.90 = 1,776.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.54/4,077.90 = 1,776.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.54x = 4,077.90 × 1,776.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.54x = 7,243,084.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,243,084.42/2,955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.68

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