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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.96, 2,929.72 and 722.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.96, 2,929.72 and 722.10 is: 1,083.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.96 : 2,929.72 = 722.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.96/2,929.72 = 722.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.96x = 2,929.72 × 722.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.96x = 2,115,550.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,550.81/1,952.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.25

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