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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.63, 2,931.32 and 722.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.63, 2,931.32 and 722.00 is: 1,082.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.63 : 2,931.32 = 722.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.63/2,931.32 = 722.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.63x = 2,931.32 × 722.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.63x = 2,116,422.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,422.17/1,955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.22

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