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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.25, 2,931.03 and 722.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.25, 2,931.03 and 722.39 is: 1,082.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.25 : 2,931.03 = 722.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.25/2,931.03 = 722.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.25x = 2,931.03 × 722.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.25x = 2,117,332.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,332.11/1,955.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.90

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