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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.91, 4,877.77 and 2,955.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.91, 4,877.77 and 2,955.59 is: 4,430.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.91 : 4,877.77 = 2,955.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.91/4,877.77 = 2,955.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.91x = 4,877.77 × 2,955.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.91x = 14,416,688.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,416,688.23/3,253.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.57

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