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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.62, 6,392.49 and 1,955.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.62, 6,392.49 and 1,955.58 is: 2,931.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.62 : 6,392.49 = 1,955.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.62/6,392.49 = 1,955.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.62x = 6,392.49 × 1,955.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.62x = 12,501,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,501,025.59/4,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,931.33

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