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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,953.16, 2,928.09 and 912.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,953.16, 2,928.09 and 912.61 is: 1,368.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,953.16 : 2,928.09 = 912.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,953.16/2,928.09 = 912.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,953.16x = 2,928.09 × 912.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,953.16x = 2,672,204.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,204.21/1,953.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.14

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