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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.51, 4,433.81 and 1,224.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.51, 4,433.81 and 1,224.27 is: 1,836.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.51 : 4,433.81 = 1,224.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.51/4,433.81 = 1,224.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.51x = 4,433.81 × 1,224.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.51x = 5,428,174.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,428,174.45/2,955.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.63

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