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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.80, 4,029.92 and 955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.80, 4,029.92 and 955.20 is: 1,432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.80 : 4,029.92 = 955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.80/4,029.92 = 955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.80x = 4,029.92 × 955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.80x = 3,849,379.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,379.58/2,686.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.70

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