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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.46, 2,895.17 and 956.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.46, 2,895.17 and 956.30 is: 1,434.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.46 : 2,895.17 = 956.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.46/2,895.17 = 956.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.46x = 2,895.17 × 956.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.46x = 2,768,660.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,660.70/1,930.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.20

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