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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.76, 4,434.22 and 875.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.76, 4,434.22 and 875.80 is: 1,313.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.76 : 4,434.22 = 875.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.76/4,434.22 = 875.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.76x = 4,434.22 × 875.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.76x = 3,883,489.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,489.88/2,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.87

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