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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.59, 4,444.43 and 2,835.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.59, 4,444.43 and 2,835.75 is: 4,258.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.59 : 4,444.43 = 2,835.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.59/4,444.43 = 2,835.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.59x = 4,444.43 × 2,835.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.59x = 12,603,278.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,603,278.19/2,959.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,258.45

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