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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.05, 4,048.40 and 2,844.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.05, 4,048.40 and 2,844.26 is: 3,896.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.05 : 4,048.40 = 2,844.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.05/4,048.40 = 2,844.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.05x = 4,048.40 × 2,844.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.05x = 11,514,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,514,667.72/2,955.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.61

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