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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929.81, 2,895.40 and 956.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929.81, 2,895.40 and 956.60 is: 1,435.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929.81 : 2,895.40 = 956.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929.81/2,895.40 = 956.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929.81x = 2,895.40 × 956.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929.81x = 2,769,739.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,739.64/1,929.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.24

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