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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.70, 4,433.55 and 1,497.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.70, 4,433.55 and 1,497.70 is: 2,246.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.70 : 4,433.55 = 1,497.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.70/4,433.55 = 1,497.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.70x = 4,433.55 × 1,497.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.70x = 6,640,127.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,640,127.84/2,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.55

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