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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.27, 4,145.18 and 1,956.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.27, 4,145.18 and 1,956.15 is: 2,700.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.27 : 4,145.18 = 1,956.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.27/4,145.18 = 1,956.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.27x = 4,145.18 × 1,956.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.27x = 8,108,584.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,108,584.08/3,002.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.82

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