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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.63, 2,930.66 and 1,514.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.63, 2,930.66 and 1,514.82 is: 2,270.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.63 : 2,930.66 = 1,514.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.63/2,930.66 = 1,514.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.63x = 2,930.66 × 1,514.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.63x = 4,439,414.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,414.81/1,955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.07

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