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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.97, 4,440.12 and 2,494.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.97, 4,440.12 and 2,494.66 is: 3,747.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.97 : 4,440.12 = 2,494.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.97/4,440.12 = 2,494.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.97x = 4,440.12 × 2,494.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.97x = 11,076,589.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,076,589.76/2,955.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.19

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