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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.14, 4,431.72 and 1,493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.14, 4,431.72 and 1,493.36 is: 2,239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.14 : 4,431.72 = 1,493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.14/4,431.72 = 1,493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.14x = 4,431.72 × 1,493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.14x = 6,618,153.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,618,153.38/2,955.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.54

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