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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.73, 2,933.56 and 722.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.73, 2,933.56 and 722.71 is: 1,084.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.73 : 2,933.56 = 722.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.73/2,933.56 = 722.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.73x = 2,933.56 × 722.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.73x = 2,120,113.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,113.15/1,955.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.05

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