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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.40, 2,935.82 and 1,295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.40, 2,935.82 and 1,295.34 is: 1,944.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.40 : 2,935.82 = 1,295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.40/2,935.82 = 1,295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.40x = 2,935.82 × 1,295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.40x = 3,802,885.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,885.08/1,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.81

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