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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,134.36, 4,324.56 and 1,955.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,134.36, 4,324.56 and 1,955.62 is: 2,698.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,134.36 : 4,324.56 = 1,955.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,134.36/4,324.56 = 1,955.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,134.36x = 4,324.56 × 1,955.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,134.36x = 8,457,196.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,457,196.03/3,134.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.22

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