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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.43, 2,932.74 and 1,032.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.43, 2,932.74 and 1,032.03 is: 1,547.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.43 : 2,932.74 = 1,032.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.43/2,932.74 = 1,032.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.43x = 2,932.74 × 1,032.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.43x = 3,026,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,675.66/1,955.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.83

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