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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.42, 4,076.39 and 2,010.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.42, 4,076.39 and 2,010.62 is: 2,773.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.42 : 4,076.39 = 2,010.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.42/4,076.39 = 2,010.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.42x = 4,076.39 × 2,010.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.42x = 8,196,086.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,196,086.48/2,955.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.24

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