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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.52, 4,230.10 and 1,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.52, 4,230.10 and 1,955 is: 2,929.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.52 : 4,230.10 = 1,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.52/4,230.10 = 1,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.52x = 4,230.10 × 1,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.52x = 8,269,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,269,845.50/2,822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.95

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