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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.94, 2,700.10 and 1,256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.94, 2,700.10 and 1,256.10 is: 1,734.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.94 : 2,700.10 = 1,256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.94/2,700.10 = 1,256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.94x = 2,700.10 × 1,256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.94x = 3,391,595.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,595.61/1,955.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.00

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