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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.76, 4,078.96 and 1,776.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.76, 4,078.96 and 1,776.85 is: 2,452.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.76 : 4,078.96 = 1,776.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.76/4,078.96 = 1,776.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.76x = 4,078.96 × 1,776.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.76x = 7,247,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,247,685.44/2,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.06

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