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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.38, 2,924.30 and 1,737.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.38, 2,924.30 and 1,737.36 is: 2,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.38 : 2,924.30 = 1,737.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.38/2,924.30 = 1,737.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.38x = 2,924.30 × 1,737.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.38x = 5,080,561.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,080,561.85/1,955.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.25

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