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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.70, 2,896.17 and 956.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.70, 2,896.17 and 956.54 is: 1,434.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.70 : 2,896.17 = 956.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.70/2,896.17 = 956.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.70x = 2,896.17 × 956.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.70x = 2,770,302.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,302.45/1,930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.87

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