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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.10, 2,422.04 and 958.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.10, 2,422.04 and 958.42 is: 1,322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.10 : 2,422.04 = 958.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.10/2,422.04 = 958.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.10x = 2,422.04 × 958.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.10x = 2,321,331.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,331.58/1,755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.62

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