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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.65, 4,433.55 and 1,106.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.65, 4,433.55 and 1,106.42 is: 1,659.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.65 : 4,433.55 = 1,106.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.65/4,433.55 = 1,106.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.65x = 4,433.55 × 1,106.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.65x = 4,905,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905,362.86/2,955.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.66

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