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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,415.72, 5,119.54 and 1,955.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,415.72, 5,119.54 and 1,955.88 is: 2,931.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,415.72 : 5,119.54 = 1,955.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,415.72/5,119.54 = 1,955.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,415.72x = 5,119.54 × 1,955.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,415.72x = 10,013,205.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,013,205.90/3,415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,931.51

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