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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.55, 2,924.48 and 651.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.55, 2,924.48 and 651.02 is: 976.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.55 : 2,924.48 = 651.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.55/2,924.48 = 651.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.55x = 2,924.48 × 651.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.55x = 1,903,891.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,891.71/1,949.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.58

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