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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.37, 4,433.99 and 1,395.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.37, 4,433.99 and 1,395.31 is: 2,093.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.37 : 4,433.99 = 1,395.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.37/4,433.99 = 1,395.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.37x = 4,433.99 × 1,395.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.37x = 6,186,790.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,186,790.59/2,955.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.41

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