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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.95, 2,699.21 and 1,071.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.95, 2,699.21 and 1,071.75 is: 1,479.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.95 : 2,699.21 = 1,071.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.95/2,699.21 = 1,071.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.95x = 2,699.21 × 1,071.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.95x = 2,892,869.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,869.91/1,955.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.01

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