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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,953.75, 2,932.36 and 914.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,953.75, 2,932.36 and 914.32 is: 1,372.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,953.75 : 2,932.36 = 914.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,953.75/2,932.36 = 914.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,953.75x = 2,932.36 × 914.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,953.75x = 2,681,115.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,115.40/1,953.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.29

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