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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.25, 3,382.11 and 1,955.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.25, 3,382.11 and 1,955.97 is: 2,689.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.25 : 3,382.11 = 1,955.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.25/3,382.11 = 1,955.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.25x = 3,382.11 × 1,955.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.25x = 6,615,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,615,305.70/2,459.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.97

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