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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,958.67, 2,934.63 and 1,255.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,958.67, 2,934.63 and 1,255.95 is: 1,881.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,958.67 : 2,934.63 = 1,255.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,958.67/2,934.63 = 1,255.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,958.67x = 2,934.63 × 1,255.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,958.67x = 3,685,748.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,748.55/1,958.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.76

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