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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.58, 2,933.37 and 1,841.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.58, 2,933.37 and 1,841.45 is: 2,762.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.58 : 2,933.37 = 1,841.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.58/2,933.37 = 1,841.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.58x = 2,933.37 × 1,841.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.58x = 5,401,654.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,401,654.19/1,955.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.18

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