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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.81, 2,927.69 and 653.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.81, 2,927.69 and 653.26 is: 979.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.81 : 2,927.69 = 653.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.81/2,927.69 = 653.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.81x = 2,927.69 × 653.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.81x = 1,912,542.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,542.77/1,951.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.88

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