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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.32, 4,420.41 and 2,555.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.32, 4,420.41 and 2,555.16 is: 3,847.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.32 : 4,420.41 = 2,555.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.32/4,420.41 = 2,555.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.32x = 4,420.41 × 2,555.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.32x = 11,294,854.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,294,854.82/2,935.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.91

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