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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.76, 4,491.92 and 915.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.76, 4,491.92 and 915.18 is: 1,372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.76 : 4,491.92 = 915.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.76/4,491.92 = 915.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.76x = 4,491.92 × 915.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.76x = 4,110,910.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110,910.77/2,995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.25

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