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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.59, 3,955.23 and 1,944.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.59, 3,955.23 and 1,944.05 is: 2,917.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.59 : 3,955.23 = 1,944.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.59/3,955.23 = 1,944.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.59x = 3,955.23 × 1,944.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.59x = 7,689,167.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,689,167.35/2,635.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,917.44

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