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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.40, 4,350.06 and 1,975.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.40, 4,350.06 and 1,975.68 is: 2,723.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.40 : 4,350.06 = 1,975.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.40/4,350.06 = 1,975.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.40x = 4,350.06 × 1,975.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.40x = 8,594,326.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,594,326.54/3,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.69

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