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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.58, 2,933.30 and 915.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.58, 2,933.30 and 915.20 is: 1,372.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.58 : 2,933.30 = 915.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.58/2,933.30 = 915.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.58x = 2,933.30 × 915.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.58x = 2,684,556.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,556.16/1,955.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.77

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