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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.28, 4,983.54 and 1,955.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.28, 4,983.54 and 1,955.28 is: 2,698.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.28 : 4,983.54 = 1,955.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.28/4,983.54 = 1,955.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.28x = 4,983.54 × 1,955.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.28x = 9,744,216.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,744,216.09/3,611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.27

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