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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.02, 2,932.47 and 721.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.02, 2,932.47 and 721.93 is: 1,082.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.02 : 2,932.47 = 721.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.02/2,932.47 = 721.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.02x = 2,932.47 × 721.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.02x = 2,117,038.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,038.07/1,955.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.87

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