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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,552.70, 8,331.48 and 2,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,552.70, 8,331.48 and 2,955 is: 4,433.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,552.70 : 8,331.48 = 2,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,552.70/8,331.48 = 2,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,552.70x = 8,331.48 × 2,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,552.70x = 24,619,523.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,619,523.40/5,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.79

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