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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.92, 2,925.60 and 652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.92, 2,925.60 and 652 is: 978.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.92 : 2,925.60 = 652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.92/2,925.60 = 652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.92x = 2,925.60 × 652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.92x = 1,907,491.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,491.20/1,949.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.24

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