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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.70, 4,673.55 and 2,953.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.70, 4,673.55 and 2,953.70 is: 4,430.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.70 : 4,673.55 = 2,953.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.70/4,673.55 = 2,953.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.70x = 4,673.55 × 2,953.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.70x = 13,804,264.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,804,264.64/3,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.55

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