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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.66, 4,079.25 and 1,777.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.66, 4,079.25 and 1,777.02 is: 2,452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.66 : 4,079.25 = 1,777.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.66/4,079.25 = 1,777.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.66x = 4,079.25 × 1,777.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.66x = 7,248,908.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,248,908.84/2,955.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.55

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