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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.55, 4,353.14 and 955.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.55, 4,353.14 and 955.12 is: 1,432.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.55 : 4,353.14 = 955.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.55/4,353.14 = 955.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.55x = 4,353.14 × 955.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.55x = 4,157,771.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,771.08/2,901.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.95

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