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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.56, 4,010.58 and 1,962.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.56, 4,010.58 and 1,962.72 is: 2,709.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.56 : 4,010.58 = 1,962.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.56/4,010.58 = 1,962.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.56x = 4,010.58 × 1,962.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.56x = 7,871,645.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,871,645.58/2,905.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,709.17

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