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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,835.60, 2,753.39 and 955.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,835.60, 2,753.39 and 955.94 is: 1,433.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,835.60 : 2,753.39 = 955.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,835.60/2,753.39 = 955.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,835.60x = 2,753.39 × 955.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,835.60x = 2,632,064.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,064.26/1,835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.90

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