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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.28, 3,381.37 and 1,955.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.28, 3,381.37 and 1,955.41 is: 2,925.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.28 : 3,381.37 = 1,955.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.28/3,381.37 = 1,955.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.28x = 3,381.37 × 1,955.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.28x = 6,611,964.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,611,964.71/2,260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.29

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