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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.35, 4,433.05 and 1,199.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.35, 4,433.05 and 1,199.82 is: 1,799.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.35 : 4,433.05 = 1,199.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.35/4,433.05 = 1,199.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.35x = 4,433.05 × 1,199.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.35x = 5,318,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,318,880.17/2,955.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.74

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