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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.67, 4,429.18 and 1,492.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.67, 4,429.18 and 1,492.81 is: 2,237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.67 : 4,429.18 = 1,492.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.67/4,429.18 = 1,492.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.67x = 4,429.18 × 1,492.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.67x = 6,611,924.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,611,924.20/2,955.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.03

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