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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.74, 4,436.34 and 1,495.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.74, 4,436.34 and 1,495.92 is: 2,245.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.74 : 4,436.34 = 1,495.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.74/4,436.34 = 1,495.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.74x = 4,436.34 × 1,495.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.74x = 6,636,409.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,636,409.73/2,955.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.26

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