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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.81, 4,494.45 and 915.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.81, 4,494.45 and 915.85 is: 1,374.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.81 : 4,494.45 = 915.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.81/4,494.45 = 915.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.81x = 4,494.45 × 915.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.81x = 4,116,242.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,116,242.03/2,995.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.00

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