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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.29, 4,433.34 and 875.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.29, 4,433.34 and 875.46 is: 1,313.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.29 : 4,433.34 = 875.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.29/4,433.34 = 875.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.29x = 4,433.34 × 875.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.29x = 3,881,211.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,211.84/2,955.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.31

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