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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929, 2,891.34 and 954.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929, 2,891.34 and 954.06 is: 1,430.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929 : 2,891.34 = 954.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929/2,891.34 = 954.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929x = 2,891.34 × 954.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929x = 2,758,511.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,511.84/1,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.02

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