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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.99, 4,163.87 and 1,955.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.99, 4,163.87 and 1,955.54 is: 2,930.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.99 : 4,163.87 = 1,955.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.99/4,163.87 = 1,955.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.99x = 4,163.87 × 1,955.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.99x = 8,142,583.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,142,583.74/2,778.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.05

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