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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.68, 4,406.92 and 2,708.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.68, 4,406.92 and 2,708.96 is: 4,039.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.68 : 4,406.92 = 2,708.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.68/4,406.92 = 2,708.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.68x = 4,406.92 × 2,708.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.68x = 11,938,170.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,938,170.00/2,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.06

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