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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.31, 2,926.06 and 651.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.31, 2,926.06 and 651.87 is: 977.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.31 : 2,926.06 = 651.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.31/2,926.06 = 651.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.31x = 2,926.06 × 651.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.31x = 1,907,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,409.10/1,951.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.50

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