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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.35, 4,422.12 and 1,945.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.35, 4,422.12 and 1,945.95 is: 2,684.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.35 : 4,422.12 = 1,945.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.35/4,422.12 = 1,945.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.35x = 4,422.12 × 1,945.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.35x = 8,605,224.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,605,224.41/3,205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.64

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