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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.84, 2,933.61 and 722.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.84, 2,933.61 and 722.67 is: 1,083.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.84 : 2,933.61 = 722.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.84/2,933.61 = 722.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.84x = 2,933.61 × 722.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.84x = 2,120,031.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,031.94/1,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.95

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