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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.28, 4,220.68 and 1,955.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.28, 4,220.68 and 1,955.92 is: 2,698.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.28 : 4,220.68 = 1,955.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.28/4,220.68 = 1,955.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.28x = 4,220.68 × 1,955.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.28x = 8,255,312.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,255,312.43/3,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.45

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