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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.53, 4,434.93 and 1,955.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.53, 4,434.93 and 1,955.19 is: 2,697.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.53 : 4,434.93 = 1,955.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.53/4,434.93 = 1,955.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.53x = 4,434.93 × 1,955.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.53x = 8,671,130.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,671,130.79/3,214.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.48

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