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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.54, 2,930.54 and 721.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.54, 2,930.54 and 721.70 is: 1,081.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.54 : 2,930.54 = 721.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.54/2,930.54 = 721.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.54x = 2,930.54 × 721.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.54x = 2,114,970.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,970.72/1,955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.53

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