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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.12, 2,932.74 and 858.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.12, 2,932.74 and 858.92 is: 1,288.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.12 : 2,932.74 = 858.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.12/2,932.74 = 858.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.12x = 2,932.74 × 858.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.12x = 2,518,989.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,989.04/1,955.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.41

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