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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.77, 2,933.64 and 1,301.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.77, 2,933.64 and 1,301.89 is: 1,952.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.77 : 2,933.64 = 1,301.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.77/2,933.64 = 1,301.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.77x = 2,933.64 × 1,301.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.77x = 3,819,276.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,276.58/1,955.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.83

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