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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.83, 2,699 and 1,071.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.83, 2,699 and 1,071.61 is: 1,478.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.83 : 2,699 = 1,071.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.83/2,699 = 1,071.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.83x = 2,699 × 1,071.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.83x = 2,892,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,261.90/1,955.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.79

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