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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.16, 2,932.74 and 859.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.16, 2,932.74 and 859.48 is: 1,289.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.16 : 2,932.74 = 859.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.16/2,932.74 = 859.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.16x = 2,932.74 × 859.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.16x = 2,520,631.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,631.38/1,955.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.22

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