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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.13, 2,697.90 and 1,115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.13, 2,697.90 and 1,115.90 is: 1,539.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.13 : 2,697.90 = 1,115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.13/2,697.90 = 1,115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.13x = 2,697.90 × 1,115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.13x = 3,010,586.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,586.61/1,955.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.84

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