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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.10, 4,429.95 and 1,311.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.10, 4,429.95 and 1,311.97 is: 1,966.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.10 : 4,429.95 = 1,311.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.10/4,429.95 = 1,311.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.10x = 4,429.95 × 1,311.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.10x = 5,811,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,811,961.50/2,955.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.76

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