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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.51, 3,617.28 and 1,955.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.51, 3,617.28 and 1,955.22 is: 2,699.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.51 : 3,617.28 = 1,955.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.51/3,617.28 = 1,955.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.51x = 3,617.28 × 1,955.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.51x = 7,072,578.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,072,578.20/2,619.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.96

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