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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.29, 2,924.10 and 717.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.29, 2,924.10 and 717.39 is: 1,075.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.29 : 2,924.10 = 717.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.29/2,924.10 = 717.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.29x = 2,924.10 × 717.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.29x = 2,097,720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,720.10/1,951.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.04

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