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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.73, 4,436.33 and 1,495.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.73, 4,436.33 and 1,495.91 is: 2,245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.73 : 4,436.33 = 1,495.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.73/4,436.33 = 1,495.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.73x = 4,436.33 × 1,495.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.73x = 6,636,350.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,636,350.41/2,955.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.25

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