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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,945.74, 2,916.54 and 969.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,945.74, 2,916.54 and 969.66 is: 1,453.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,945.74 : 2,916.54 = 969.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,945.74/2,916.54 = 969.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,945.74x = 2,916.54 × 969.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,945.74x = 2,828,052.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,052.18/1,945.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.46

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