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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.33, 4,430.31 and 1,475.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.33, 4,430.31 and 1,475.00 is: 2,211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.33 : 4,430.31 = 1,475.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.33/4,430.31 = 1,475.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.33x = 4,430.31 × 1,475.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.33x = 6,534,729.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,534,729.40/2,955.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.17

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