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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.44, 2,931.10 and 1,215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.44, 2,931.10 and 1,215.06 is: 1,821.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.44 : 2,931.10 = 1,215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.44/2,931.10 = 1,215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.44x = 2,931.10 × 1,215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.44x = 3,561,462.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,462.37/1,955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.31

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