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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.60, 4,492.82 and 915.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.60, 4,492.82 and 915.10 is: 1,372.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.60 : 4,492.82 = 915.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.60/4,492.82 = 915.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.60x = 4,492.82 × 915.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.60x = 4,111,379.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111,379.58/2,995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.47

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