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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.62, 4,626.54 and 1,955.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.62, 4,626.54 and 1,955.28 is: 2,698.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.62 : 4,626.54 = 1,955.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.62/4,626.54 = 1,955.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.62x = 4,626.54 × 1,955.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.62x = 9,046,181.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,046,181.13/3,352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.24

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