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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.44, 2,698.58 and 1,116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.44, 2,698.58 and 1,116.28 is: 1,540.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.44 : 2,698.58 = 1,116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.44/2,698.58 = 1,116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.44x = 2,698.58 × 1,116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.44x = 3,012,370.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,370.88/1,955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.51

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