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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.52, 3,341.08 and 1,954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.52, 3,341.08 and 1,954.96 is: 2,929.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.52 : 3,341.08 = 1,954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.52/3,341.08 = 1,954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.52x = 3,341.08 × 1,954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.52x = 6,531,677.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,531,677.76/2,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.63

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