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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.29, 4,493.60 and 915.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.29, 4,493.60 and 915.31 is: 1,373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.29 : 4,493.60 = 915.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.29/4,493.60 = 915.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.29x = 4,493.60 × 915.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.29x = 4,113,041.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113,041.49/2,995.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.17

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