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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.10, 4,433.46 and 2,340.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.10, 4,433.46 and 2,340.85 is: 3,511.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.10 : 4,433.46 = 2,340.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.10/4,433.46 = 2,340.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.10x = 4,433.46 × 2,340.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.10x = 10,378,064.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,378,064.84/2,955.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.92

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