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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.85, 3,792.45 and 1,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.85, 3,792.45 and 1,955.20 is: 2,694.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.85 : 3,792.45 = 1,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.85/3,792.45 = 1,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.85x = 3,792.45 × 1,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.85x = 7,414,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,414,998.24/2,751.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.55

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