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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.56, 4,391.28 and 1,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.56, 4,391.28 and 1,955.52 is: 2,928.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.56 : 4,391.28 = 1,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.56/4,391.28 = 1,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.56x = 4,391.28 × 1,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.56x = 8,587,235.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,587,235.87/2,932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.24

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