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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.10, 4,432.66 and 1,394.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.10, 4,432.66 and 1,394.60 is: 2,091.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.10 : 4,432.66 = 1,394.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.10/4,432.66 = 1,394.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.10x = 4,432.66 × 1,394.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.10x = 6,181,787.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,181,787.64/2,955.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.90

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