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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.96, 4,429.89 and 2,867.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.96, 4,429.89 and 2,867.27 is: 4,296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.96 : 4,429.89 = 2,867.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.96/4,429.89 = 2,867.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.96x = 4,429.89 × 2,867.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.96x = 12,701,690.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,701,690.70/2,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.98

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