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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.10, 2,931.89 and 705.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.10, 2,931.89 and 705.33 is: 1,057.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.10 : 2,931.89 = 705.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.10/2,931.89 = 705.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.10x = 2,931.89 × 705.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.10x = 2,067,946.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,946.45/1,955.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.72

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