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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.12, 3,907.81 and 1,955.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.12, 3,907.81 and 1,955.49 is: 2,932.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.12 : 3,907.81 = 1,955.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.12/3,907.81 = 1,955.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.12x = 3,907.81 × 1,955.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.12x = 7,641,678.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,641,678.49/2,606.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.20

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