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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,953.47, 2,930.19 and 492.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,953.47, 2,930.19 and 492.64 is: 738.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,953.47 : 2,930.19 = 492.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,953.47/2,930.19 = 492.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,953.47x = 2,930.19 × 492.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,953.47x = 1,443,528.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,528.80/1,953.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.96

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