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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.26, 4,435.08 and 1,955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.26, 4,435.08 and 1,955.44 is: 2,697.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.26 : 4,435.08 = 1,955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.26/4,435.08 = 1,955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.26x = 4,435.08 × 1,955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.26x = 8,672,532.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,672,532.84/3,215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.30

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