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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147.05, 6,221.01 and 1,955.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,147.05, 6,221.01 and 1,955.19 is: 2,932.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,147.05 : 6,221.01 = 1,955.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,147.05/6,221.01 = 1,955.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,147.05x = 6,221.01 × 1,955.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,147.05x = 12,163,256.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,163,256.54/4,147.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.99

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