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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.41, 4,074.48 and 2,533.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.41, 4,074.48 and 2,533.94 is: 3,493.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.41 : 4,074.48 = 2,533.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.41/4,074.48 = 2,533.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.41x = 4,074.48 × 2,533.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.41x = 10,324,467.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,324,467.48/2,955.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.42

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