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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,953.84, 2,929.14 and 913.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,953.84, 2,929.14 and 913.31 is: 1,369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,953.84 : 2,929.14 = 913.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,953.84/2,929.14 = 913.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,953.84x = 2,929.14 × 913.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,953.84x = 2,675,198.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,198.21/1,953.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.20

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