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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.06, 4,433.61 and 1,312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.06, 4,433.61 and 1,312.76 is: 1,969.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.06 : 4,433.61 = 1,312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.06/4,433.61 = 1,312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.06x = 4,433.61 × 1,312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.06x = 5,820,265.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,820,265.86/2,955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.59

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