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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.81, 2,931.27 and 722.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.81, 2,931.27 and 722.80 is: 1,083.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.81 : 2,931.27 = 722.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.81/2,931.27 = 722.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.81x = 2,931.27 × 722.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.81x = 2,118,721.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,721.96/1,954.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.85

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