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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.10, 2,695.29 and 1,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.10, 2,695.29 and 1,255.70 is: 1,731.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.10 : 2,695.29 = 1,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.10/2,695.29 = 1,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.10x = 2,695.29 × 1,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.10x = 3,384,475.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,384,475.65/1,954.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.99

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