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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.75, 4,984.22 and 1,955.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.75, 4,984.22 and 1,955.75 is: 2,698.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.75 : 4,984.22 = 1,955.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.75/4,984.22 = 1,955.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.75x = 4,984.22 × 1,955.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.75x = 9,747,878.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,747,878.49/3,611.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.94

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