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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,446.90, 4,756.86 and 1,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,446.90, 4,756.86 and 1,955 is: 2,697.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,446.90 : 4,756.86 = 1,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,446.90/4,756.86 = 1,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,446.90x = 4,756.86 × 1,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,446.90x = 9,299,661.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,299,661.30/3,446.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.98

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