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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.26, 5,955.04 and 2,744.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.26, 5,955.04 and 2,744.26 is: 3,787.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.26 : 5,955.04 = 2,744.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.26/5,955.04 = 2,744.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.26x = 5,955.04 × 2,744.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.26x = 16,342,178.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,342,178.07/4,315.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.07

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