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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.37, 2,930.11 and 784.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.37, 2,930.11 and 784.21 is: 1,175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.37 : 2,930.11 = 784.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.37/2,930.11 = 784.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.37x = 2,930.11 × 784.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.37x = 2,297,821.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,821.56/1,955.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.13

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