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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.96, 4,681.62 and 1,955.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.96, 4,681.62 and 1,955.34 is: 2,935.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.96 : 4,681.62 = 1,955.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.96/4,681.62 = 1,955.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.96x = 4,681.62 × 1,955.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.96x = 9,154,158.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,154,158.85/3,117.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.94

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