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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.03, 2,933.38 and 1,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.03, 2,933.38 and 1,297.14 is: 1,946.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.03 : 2,933.38 = 1,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.03/2,933.38 = 1,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.03x = 2,933.38 × 1,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.03x = 3,805,004.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,004.53/1,955.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.26

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