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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.44, 3,820.70 and 1,965.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.44, 3,820.70 and 1,965.93 is: 2,942.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.44 : 3,820.70 = 1,965.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.44/3,820.70 = 1,965.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.44x = 3,820.70 × 1,965.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.44x = 7,511,228.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,511,228.75/2,552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,942.76

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