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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.84, 2,927.64 and 1,222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.84, 2,927.64 and 1,222.16 is: 1,829.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.84 : 2,927.64 = 1,222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.84/2,927.64 = 1,222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.84x = 2,927.64 × 1,222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.84x = 3,578,044.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,044.50/1,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.42

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