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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,933.56, 2,898.86 and 958.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,933.56, 2,898.86 and 958.91 is: 1,437.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,933.56 : 2,898.86 = 958.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,933.56/2,898.86 = 958.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,933.56x = 2,898.86 × 958.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,933.56x = 2,779,726.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,726.55/1,933.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.62

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