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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.64, 2,896.26 and 956.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.64, 2,896.26 and 956.80 is: 1,435.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.64 : 2,896.26 = 956.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.64/2,896.26 = 956.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.64x = 2,896.26 × 956.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.64x = 2,771,141.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,141.57/1,930.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.35

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