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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.41, 4,080.07 and 1,962.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.41, 4,080.07 and 1,962.01 is: 2,708.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.41 : 4,080.07 = 1,962.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.41/4,080.07 = 1,962.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.41x = 4,080.07 × 1,962.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.41x = 8,005,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,005,138.14/2,955.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.64

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