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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.15, 4,901.34 and 2,955.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.15, 4,901.34 and 2,955.34 is: 4,074.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.15 : 4,901.34 = 2,955.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.15/4,901.34 = 2,955.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.15x = 4,901.34 × 2,955.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.15x = 14,485,126.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,485,126.16/3,555.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.41

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