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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.52, 4,493.40 and 1,955.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.52, 4,493.40 and 1,955.56 is: 2,934.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.52 : 4,493.40 = 1,955.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.52/4,493.40 = 1,955.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.52x = 4,493.40 × 1,955.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.52x = 8,787,113.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,787,113.30/2,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.40

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