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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.96, 4,215.99 and 1,993.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.96, 4,215.99 and 1,993.35 is: 2,750.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.96 : 4,215.99 = 1,993.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.96/4,215.99 = 1,993.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.96x = 4,215.99 × 1,993.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.96x = 8,403,947.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,403,947.42/3,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,750.02

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