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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.58, 2,931.80 and 1,337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.58, 2,931.80 and 1,337.74 is: 2,005.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.58 : 2,931.80 = 1,337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.58/2,931.80 = 1,337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.58x = 2,931.80 × 1,337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.58x = 3,921,986.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,986.13/1,955.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.54

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