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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.93, 8,480.03 and 1,955.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.93, 8,480.03 and 1,955.49 is: 2,933.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.93 : 8,480.03 = 1,955.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.93/8,480.03 = 1,955.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.93x = 8,480.03 × 1,955.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.93x = 16,582,604.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,582,604.09/5,652.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.45

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