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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.94, 4,781 and 1,955.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.94, 4,781 and 1,955.77 is: 2,930.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.94 : 4,781 = 1,955.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.94/4,781 = 1,955.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.94x = 4,781 × 1,955.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.94x = 9,350,536.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,350,536.37/3,190.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.34

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