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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.11, 2,932.30 and 722.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.11, 2,932.30 and 722.38 is: 1,083.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.11 : 2,932.30 = 722.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.11/2,932.30 = 722.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.11x = 2,932.30 × 722.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.11x = 2,118,220.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,220.21/1,954.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.98

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