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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.60, 3,170.40 and 1,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.60, 3,170.40 and 1,955.20 is: 2,932.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.60 : 3,170.40 = 1,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.60/3,170.40 = 1,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.60x = 3,170.40 × 1,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.60x = 6,198,766.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,198,766.08/2,113.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.80

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