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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,413.86, 5,122.62 and 1,955.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,413.86, 5,122.62 and 1,955.86 is: 2,934.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,413.86 : 5,122.62 = 1,955.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,413.86/5,122.62 = 1,955.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,413.86x = 5,122.62 × 1,955.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,413.86x = 10,019,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,019,127.55/3,413.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.84

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