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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.56, 4,434.56 and 1,495.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.56, 4,434.56 and 1,495.14 is: 2,243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.56 : 4,434.56 = 1,495.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.56/4,434.56 = 1,495.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.56x = 4,434.56 × 1,495.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.56x = 6,630,288.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,630,288.04/2,955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.33

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