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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.73, 4,758.46 and 1,955.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.73, 4,758.46 and 1,955.35 is: 2,698.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.73 : 4,758.46 = 1,955.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.73/4,758.46 = 1,955.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.73x = 4,758.46 × 1,955.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.73x = 9,304,430.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,304,430.97/3,447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.72

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