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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.48, 3,919.56 and 1,965.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.48, 3,919.56 and 1,965.80 is: 2,945.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.48 : 3,919.56 = 1,965.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.48/3,919.56 = 1,965.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.48x = 3,919.56 × 1,965.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.48x = 7,705,071.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,705,071.05/2,615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,945.95

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