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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.14, 2,698.52 and 1,292.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.14, 2,698.52 and 1,292.09 is: 1,783.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.14 : 2,698.52 = 1,292.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.14/2,698.52 = 1,292.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.14x = 2,698.52 × 1,292.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.14x = 3,486,710.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486,710.75/1,955.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.36

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