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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.30, 2,933.33 and 639.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.30, 2,933.33 and 639.41 is: 959.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.30 : 2,933.33 = 639.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.30/2,933.33 = 639.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.30x = 2,933.33 × 639.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.30x = 1,875,582.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,582.67/1,955.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.23

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