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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,953.67, 2,930.47 and 492.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,953.67, 2,930.47 and 492.82 is: 739.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,953.67 : 2,930.47 = 492.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,953.67/2,930.47 = 492.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,953.67x = 2,930.47 × 492.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,953.67x = 1,444,194.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,194.23/1,953.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.22

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