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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.92, 5,011.14 and 1,955.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.92, 5,011.14 and 1,955.56 is: 2,932.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.92 : 5,011.14 = 1,955.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.92/5,011.14 = 1,955.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.92x = 5,011.14 × 1,955.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.92x = 9,799,584.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,799,584.94/3,341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.32

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