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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.56, 4,144.14 and 1,955.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.56, 4,144.14 and 1,955.40 is: 2,699.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.56 : 4,144.14 = 1,955.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.56/4,144.14 = 1,955.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.56x = 4,144.14 × 1,955.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.56x = 8,103,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,103,451.36/3,001.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.75

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