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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.04, 4,422.72 and 1,305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.04, 4,422.72 and 1,305.12 is: 1,955.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.04 : 4,422.72 = 1,305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.04/4,422.72 = 1,305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.04x = 4,422.72 × 1,305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.04x = 5,772,180.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,772,180.33/2,951.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.98

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