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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.71, 4,434.47 and 1,396.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.71, 4,434.47 and 1,396.91 is: 2,095.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.71 : 4,434.47 = 1,396.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.71/4,434.47 = 1,396.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.71x = 4,434.47 × 1,396.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.71x = 6,194,526.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,194,526.33/2,955.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.79

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