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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.75, 2,930.86 and 913.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.75, 2,930.86 and 913.32 is: 1,370.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.75 : 2,930.86 = 913.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.75/2,930.86 = 913.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.75x = 2,930.86 × 913.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.75x = 2,676,814.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,814.20/1,952.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.79

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