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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.70, 2,926.56 and 1,698.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.70, 2,926.56 and 1,698.75 is: 2,542.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.70 : 2,926.56 = 1,698.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.70/2,926.56 = 1,698.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.70x = 2,926.56 × 1,698.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.70x = 4,971,493.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,493.80/1,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.05

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