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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.55, 4,652.61 and 1,955.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.55, 4,652.61 and 1,955.26 is: 2,698.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.55 : 4,652.61 = 1,955.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.55/4,652.61 = 1,955.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.55x = 4,652.61 × 1,955.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.55x = 9,097,062.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,097,062.23/3,371.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.18

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