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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.89, 4,984.39 and 1,955.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.89, 4,984.39 and 1,955.89 is: 2,699.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.89 : 4,984.39 = 1,955.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.89/4,984.39 = 1,955.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.89x = 4,984.39 × 1,955.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.89x = 9,748,918.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,748,918.56/3,611.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.12

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