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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.25, 2,698.25 and 1,334.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.25, 2,698.25 and 1,334.25 is: 1,841.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.25 : 2,698.25 = 1,334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.25/2,698.25 = 1,334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.25x = 2,698.25 × 1,334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.25x = 3,600,133.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,133.39/1,955.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.27

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