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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,879.67, 2,819.10 and 955.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,879.67, 2,819.10 and 955.73 is: 1,433.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,879.67 : 2,819.10 = 955.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,879.67/2,819.10 = 955.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,879.67x = 2,819.10 × 955.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,879.67x = 2,694,298.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,298.44/1,879.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.39

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