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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.53, 4,436.00 and 1,495.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.53, 4,436.00 and 1,495.71 is: 2,244.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.53 : 4,436.00 = 1,495.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.53/4,436.00 = 1,495.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.53x = 4,436.00 × 1,495.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.53x = 6,634,962.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,634,962.08/2,955.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.94

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