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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.82, 4,434.48 and 1,106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.82, 4,434.48 and 1,106.96 is: 1,660.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.82 : 4,434.48 = 1,106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.82/4,434.48 = 1,106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.82x = 4,434.48 × 1,106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.82x = 4,908,769.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,908,769.81/2,955.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.72

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