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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.54, 4,757.70 and 1,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.54, 4,757.70 and 1,955.52 is: 2,698.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.54 : 4,757.70 = 1,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.54/4,757.70 = 1,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.54x = 4,757.70 × 1,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.54x = 9,303,784.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,303,784.84/3,447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.67

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