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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.71, 2,698.86 and 1,059.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.71, 2,698.86 and 1,059.45 is: 1,462.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.71 : 2,698.86 = 1,059.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.71/2,698.86 = 1,059.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.71x = 2,698.86 × 1,059.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.71x = 2,859,288.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,288.44/1,955.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.02

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