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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.52, 3,342.58 and 1,955.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.52, 3,342.58 and 1,955.96 is: 2,931.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.52 : 3,342.58 = 1,955.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.52/3,342.58 = 1,955.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.52x = 3,342.58 × 1,955.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.52x = 6,537,952.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,537,952.78/2,230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,931.13

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