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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,945.59, 2,916.33 and 957.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,945.59, 2,916.33 and 957.03 is: 1,434.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,945.59 : 2,916.33 = 957.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,945.59/2,916.33 = 957.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,945.59x = 2,916.33 × 957.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,945.59x = 2,791,015.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,015.30/1,945.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.53

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