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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.49, 2,933.64 and 859.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.49, 2,933.64 and 859.83 is: 1,289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.49 : 2,933.64 = 859.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.49/2,933.64 = 859.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.49x = 2,933.64 × 859.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.49x = 2,522,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,431.68/1,955.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.92

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