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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.41, 2,749.99 and 955.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.41, 2,749.99 and 955.07 is: 1,431.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.41 : 2,749.99 = 955.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.41/2,749.99 = 955.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.41x = 2,749.99 × 955.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.41x = 2,626,416.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,416.81/1,834.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.75

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