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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.47, 4,493.21 and 915.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.47, 4,493.21 and 915.48 is: 1,373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.47 : 4,493.21 = 915.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.47/4,493.21 = 915.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.47x = 4,493.21 × 915.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.47x = 4,113,439.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113,439.31/2,995.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.22

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