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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.05, 2,926.73 and 652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.05, 2,926.73 and 652.52 is: 978.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.05 : 2,926.73 = 652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.05/2,926.73 = 652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.05x = 2,926.73 × 652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.05x = 1,909,749.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,749.86/1,951.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.83

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