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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.80, 4,433.70 and 1,861.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.80, 4,433.70 and 1,861.40 is: 2,792.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.80 : 4,433.70 = 1,861.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.80/4,433.70 = 1,861.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.80x = 4,433.70 × 1,861.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.80x = 8,252,889.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,252,889.18/2,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.10

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