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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.29, 4,066.47 and 955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.29, 4,066.47 and 955.44 is: 1,433.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.29 : 4,066.47 = 955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.29/4,066.47 = 955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.29x = 4,066.47 × 955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.29x = 3,885,268.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,268.10/2,710.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.52

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