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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.58, 7,433.44 and 1,445.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.58, 7,433.44 and 1,445.59 is: 2,168.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.58 : 7,433.44 = 1,445.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.58/7,433.44 = 1,445.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.58x = 7,433.44 × 1,445.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.58x = 10,745,699.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,745,699.30/4,955.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.41

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