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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.81, 3,158.42 and 1,955.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.81, 3,158.42 and 1,955.62 is: 2,693.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.81 : 3,158.42 = 1,955.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.81/3,158.42 = 1,955.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.81x = 3,158.42 × 1,955.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.81x = 6,176,666.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,176,666.31/2,292.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.93

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