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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.06, 4,432.48 and 1,394.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.06, 4,432.48 and 1,394.49 is: 2,091.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.06 : 4,432.48 = 1,394.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.06/4,432.48 = 1,394.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.06x = 4,432.48 × 1,394.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.06x = 6,181,049.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,181,049.04/2,955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.68

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