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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,422.32, 8,126.88 and 1,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,422.32, 8,126.88 and 1,955.52 is: 2,930.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,422.32 : 8,126.88 = 1,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,422.32/8,126.88 = 1,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,422.32x = 8,126.88 × 1,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,422.32x = 15,892,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,892,276.38/5,422.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.90

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