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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.34, 4,435.72 and 1,495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.34, 4,435.72 and 1,495.52 is: 2,244.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.34 : 4,435.72 = 1,495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.34/4,435.72 = 1,495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.34x = 4,435.72 × 1,495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.34x = 6,633,682.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,633,682.06/2,955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.64

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