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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.78, 2,924.68 and 651.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.78, 2,924.68 and 651.26 is: 976.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.78 : 2,924.68 = 651.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.78/2,924.68 = 651.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.78x = 2,924.68 × 651.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.78x = 1,904,727.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,727.10/1,949.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.89

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