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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.77, 4,431.30 and 1,474.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.77, 4,431.30 and 1,474.18 is: 2,210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.77 : 4,431.30 = 1,474.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.77/4,431.30 = 1,474.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.77x = 4,431.30 × 1,474.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.77x = 6,532,504.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,532,504.31/2,955.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.09

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