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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.70, 2,697.57 and 1,292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.70, 2,697.57 and 1,292.58 is: 1,782.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.70 : 2,697.57 = 1,292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.70/2,697.57 = 1,292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.70x = 2,697.57 × 1,292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.70x = 3,486,825.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486,825.03/1,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.90

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