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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.55, 4,358.32 and 1,175.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.55, 4,358.32 and 1,175.39 is: 1,763.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.55 : 4,358.32 = 1,175.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.55/4,358.32 = 1,175.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.55x = 4,358.32 × 1,175.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.55x = 5,122,701.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122,701.01/2,905.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.08

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