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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.74, 4,893.99 and 1,955.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.74, 4,893.99 and 1,955.22 is: 2,925.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.74 : 4,893.99 = 1,955.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.74/4,893.99 = 1,955.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.74x = 4,893.99 × 1,955.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.74x = 9,568,819.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,568,819.80/3,270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.58

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