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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.98, 4,785.50 and 1,955.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.98, 4,785.50 and 1,955.64 is: 2,698.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.98 : 4,785.50 = 1,955.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.98/4,785.50 = 1,955.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.98x = 4,785.50 × 1,955.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.98x = 9,358,738.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,358,738.05/3,467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.61

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