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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.00, 4,432.48 and 875.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.00, 4,432.48 and 875.02 is: 1,312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.00 : 4,432.48 = 875.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.00/4,432.48 = 875.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.00x = 4,432.48 × 875.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.00x = 3,878,506.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,506.15/2,955.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.52

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