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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.17, 2,926.65 and 718.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.17, 2,926.65 and 718.49 is: 1,077.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.17 : 2,926.65 = 718.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.17/2,926.65 = 718.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.17x = 2,926.65 × 718.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.17x = 2,102,778.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,778.77/1,951.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.70

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