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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.70, 4,337.55 and 1,956.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.70, 4,337.55 and 1,956.15 is: 2,934.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.70 : 4,337.55 = 1,956.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.70/4,337.55 = 1,956.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.70x = 4,337.55 × 1,956.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.70x = 8,484,898.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,484,898.43/2,891.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.23

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