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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.03, 3,137.15 and 1,965.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.03, 3,137.15 and 1,965.33 is: 2,705.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.03 : 3,137.15 = 1,965.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.03/3,137.15 = 1,965.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.03x = 3,137.15 × 1,965.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.03x = 6,165,539.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,165,539.92/2,279.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,705.34

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