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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.46, 5,066.13 and 1,955.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.46, 5,066.13 and 1,955.96 is: 2,929.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.46 : 5,066.13 = 1,955.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.46/5,066.13 = 1,955.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.46x = 5,066.13 × 1,955.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.46x = 9,909,122.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,909,122.30/3,382.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.56

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