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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.01, 2,926.49 and 855.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.01, 2,926.49 and 855.47 is: 1,282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.01 : 2,926.49 = 855.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.01/2,926.49 = 855.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.01x = 2,926.49 × 855.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.01x = 2,503,505.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,505.49/1,952.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.53

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