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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.62, 4,429.32 and 1,493.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.62, 4,429.32 and 1,493.07 is: 2,237.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.62 : 4,429.32 = 1,493.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.62/4,429.32 = 1,493.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.62x = 4,429.32 × 1,493.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.62x = 6,613,262.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,613,262.60/2,955.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.52

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