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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.70, 2,933.41 and 722.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.70, 2,933.41 and 722.88 is: 1,084.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.70 : 2,933.41 = 722.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.70/2,933.41 = 722.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.70x = 2,933.41 × 722.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.70x = 2,120,503.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,503.42/1,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.27

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