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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.56, 4,483.37 and 2,295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.56, 4,483.37 and 2,295.56 is: 3,440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.56 : 4,483.37 = 2,295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.56/4,483.37 = 2,295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.56x = 4,483.37 × 2,295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.56x = 10,291,861.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,291,861.78/2,991.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.31

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