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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.30, 4,431.59 and 874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.30, 4,431.59 and 874.56 is: 1,311.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.30 : 4,431.59 = 874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.30/4,431.59 = 874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.30x = 4,431.59 × 874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.30x = 3,875,686.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875,686.98/2,955.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.44

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