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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.32, 4,651.48 and 1,955.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.32, 4,651.48 and 1,955.04 is: 2,697.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.32 : 4,651.48 = 1,955.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.32/4,651.48 = 1,955.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.32x = 4,651.48 × 1,955.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.32x = 9,093,829.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,093,829.46/3,371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.41

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