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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.82, 3,918.83 and 1,955.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.82, 3,918.83 and 1,955.09 is: 2,696.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.82 : 3,918.83 = 1,955.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.82/3,918.83 = 1,955.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.82x = 3,918.83 × 1,955.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.82x = 7,661,654.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,661,654.32/2,840.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,696.99

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