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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.77, 2,933.12 and 914.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.77, 2,933.12 and 914.75 is: 1,371.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.77 : 2,933.12 = 914.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.77/2,933.12 = 914.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.77x = 2,933.12 × 914.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.77x = 2,683,081.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,081.14/1,955.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.88

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