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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.31, 3,039.12 and 1,955.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.31, 3,039.12 and 1,955.27 is: 2,699.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.31 : 3,039.12 = 1,955.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.31/3,039.12 = 1,955.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.31x = 3,039.12 × 1,955.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.31x = 5,942,307.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,942,307.76/2,201.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.44

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