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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.99, 2,839.38 and 955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.99, 2,839.38 and 955.84 is: 1,434.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.99 : 2,839.38 = 955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.99/2,839.38 = 955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.99x = 2,839.38 × 955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.99x = 2,713,978.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,713,978.78/1,891.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.46

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