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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.08, 3,376.73 and 1,955.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.08, 3,376.73 and 1,955.90 is: 2,919.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.08 : 3,376.73 = 1,955.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.08/3,376.73 = 1,955.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.08x = 3,376.73 × 1,955.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.08x = 6,604,546.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,604,546.21/2,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.68

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