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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.92, 4,436.63 and 1,496.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.92, 4,436.63 and 1,496.11 is: 2,245.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.92 : 4,436.63 = 1,496.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.92/4,436.63 = 1,496.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.92x = 4,436.63 × 1,496.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.92x = 6,637,686.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,637,686.51/2,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.56

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