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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.20, 2,932.66 and 722.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.20, 2,932.66 and 722.38 is: 1,083.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.20 : 2,932.66 = 722.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.20/2,932.66 = 722.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.20x = 2,932.66 × 722.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.20x = 2,118,494.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,494.93/1,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.52

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