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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.94, 4,410.51 and 1,955.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.94, 4,410.51 and 1,955.66 is: 2,698.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.94 : 4,410.51 = 1,955.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.94/4,410.51 = 1,955.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.94x = 4,410.51 × 1,955.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.94x = 8,625,457.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,625,457.99/3,196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.04

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