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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.37, 3,831.71 and 1,930.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.37, 3,831.71 and 1,930.86 is: 2,895.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.37 : 3,831.71 = 1,930.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.37/3,831.71 = 1,930.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.37x = 3,831.71 × 1,930.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.37x = 7,398,485.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,398,485.92/2,555.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,895.27

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