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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,531.30, 5,296.95 and 2,955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,531.30, 5,296.95 and 2,955.30 is: 4,432.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,531.30 : 5,296.95 = 2,955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,531.30/5,296.95 = 2,955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,531.30x = 5,296.95 × 2,955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,531.30x = 15,654,076.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,654,076.34/3,531.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.95

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