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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.97, 2,926.10 and 652.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.97, 2,926.10 and 652.50 is: 978.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.97 : 2,926.10 = 652.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.97/2,926.10 = 652.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.97x = 2,926.10 × 652.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.97x = 1,909,281.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,281.88/1,951.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.13

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