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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.88, 4,652.37 and 1,955.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.88, 4,652.37 and 1,955.21 is: 2,698.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.88 : 4,652.37 = 1,955.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.88/4,652.37 = 1,955.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.88x = 4,652.37 × 1,955.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.88x = 9,096,337.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,096,337.09/3,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.50

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