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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.81, 4,144.49 and 1,955.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.81, 4,144.49 and 1,955.65 is: 2,700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.81 : 4,144.49 = 1,955.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.81/4,144.49 = 1,955.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.81x = 4,144.49 × 1,955.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.81x = 8,105,171.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,105,171.87/3,001.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.09

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