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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.04, 4,416.41 and 2,721.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.04, 4,416.41 and 2,721.52 is: 4,067.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.04 : 4,416.41 = 2,721.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.04/4,416.41 = 2,721.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.04x = 4,416.41 × 2,721.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.04x = 12,019,348.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,019,348.14/2,955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.41

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