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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.15, 4,425.03 and 1,491.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.15, 4,425.03 and 1,491.41 is: 2,235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.15 : 4,425.03 = 1,491.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.15/4,425.03 = 1,491.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.15x = 4,425.03 × 1,491.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.15x = 6,599,545.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,599,545.05/2,952.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.51

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