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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.48, 4,434.26 and 1,972.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.48, 4,434.26 and 1,972.23 is: 2,959.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.48 : 4,434.26 = 1,972.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.48/4,434.26 = 1,972.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.48x = 4,434.26 × 1,972.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.48x = 8,745,370.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,745,370.74/2,955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,959.04

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