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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.52, 3,666.78 and 1,955.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.52, 3,666.78 and 1,955.28 is: 2,932.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.52 : 3,666.78 = 1,955.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.52/3,666.78 = 1,955.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.52x = 3,666.78 × 1,955.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.52x = 7,169,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,169,581.60/2,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.92

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