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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.92, 4,076.79 and 1,776.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.92, 4,076.79 and 1,776.74 is: 2,450.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.92 : 4,076.79 = 1,776.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.92/4,076.79 = 1,776.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.92x = 4,076.79 × 1,776.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.92x = 7,243,395.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,243,395.86/2,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.47

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