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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.50, 4,757.68 and 1,955.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.50, 4,757.68 and 1,955.40 is: 2,698.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.50 : 4,757.68 = 1,955.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.50/4,757.68 = 1,955.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.50x = 4,757.68 × 1,955.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.50x = 9,303,167.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,303,167.47/3,447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.53

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