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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.18, 2,693.61 and 1,364.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.18, 2,693.61 and 1,364.78 is: 1,880.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.18 : 2,693.61 = 1,364.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.18/2,693.61 = 1,364.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.18x = 2,693.61 × 1,364.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.18x = 3,676,185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,185.06/1,955.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.23

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