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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.48, 4,493.78 and 915.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.48, 4,493.78 and 915.25 is: 1,373.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.48 : 4,493.78 = 915.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.48/4,493.78 = 915.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.48x = 4,493.78 × 915.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.48x = 4,112,932.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112,932.15/2,995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.05

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