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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.52, 3,668.28 and 1,956.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.52, 3,668.28 and 1,956.28 is: 2,934.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.52 : 3,668.28 = 1,956.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.52/3,668.28 = 1,956.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.52x = 3,668.28 × 1,956.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.52x = 7,176,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,176,182.80/2,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.42

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