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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.60, 4,434.05 and 875.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.60, 4,434.05 and 875.77 is: 1,313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.60 : 4,434.05 = 875.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.60/4,434.05 = 875.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.60x = 4,434.05 × 875.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.60x = 3,883,181.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,181.42/2,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.84

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