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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.56, 4,078.22 and 1,760.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.56, 4,078.22 and 1,760.18 is: 2,428.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.56 : 4,078.22 = 1,760.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.56/4,078.22 = 1,760.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.56x = 4,078.22 × 1,760.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.56x = 7,178,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178,372.09/2,955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.77

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