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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.03, 4,653.75 and 1,955.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.03, 4,653.75 and 1,955.29 is: 2,698.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.03 : 4,653.75 = 1,955.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.03/4,653.75 = 1,955.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.03x = 4,653.75 × 1,955.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.03x = 9,099,435.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,099,435.26/3,372.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.50

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