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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.97, 2,918.79 and 1,748.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.97, 2,918.79 and 1,748.25 is: 2,608.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.97 : 2,918.79 = 1,748.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.97/2,918.79 = 1,748.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.97x = 2,918.79 × 1,748.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.97x = 5,102,774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,102,774.62/1,955.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.82

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