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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.73, 3,264.84 and 1,955.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.73, 3,264.84 and 1,955.34 is: 2,687.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.73 : 3,264.84 = 1,955.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.73/3,264.84 = 1,955.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.73x = 3,264.84 × 1,955.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.73x = 6,383,872.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,383,872.25/2,375.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.12

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