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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.80, 4,076.09 and 2,508.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.80, 4,076.09 and 2,508.89 is: 3,459.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.80 : 4,076.09 = 2,508.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.80/4,076.09 = 2,508.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.80x = 4,076.09 × 2,508.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.80x = 10,226,459.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,226,459.09/2,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.79

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