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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,941.07, 2,909.58 and 952.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,941.07, 2,909.58 and 952.53 is: 1,427.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,941.07 : 2,909.58 = 952.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,941.07/2,909.58 = 952.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,941.07x = 2,909.58 × 952.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,941.07x = 2,771,462.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,462.24/1,941.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.80

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