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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.14, 4,983.38 and 1,955.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.14, 4,983.38 and 1,955.14 is: 2,698.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.14 : 4,983.38 = 1,955.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.14/4,983.38 = 1,955.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.14x = 4,983.38 × 1,955.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.14x = 9,743,205.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,743,205.57/3,611.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.10

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