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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.67, 2,927.90 and 654.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.67, 2,927.90 and 654.05 is: 981.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.67 : 2,927.90 = 654.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.67/2,927.90 = 654.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.67x = 2,927.90 × 654.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.67x = 1,914,979.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,979.99/1,951.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.20

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