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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.35, 4,433.67 and 1,475.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.35, 4,433.67 and 1,475.42 is: 2,213.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.35 : 4,433.67 = 1,475.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.35/4,433.67 = 1,475.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.35x = 4,433.67 × 1,475.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.35x = 6,541,503.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,541,503.22/2,955.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.44

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