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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,953.84, 2,930.58 and 966.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,953.84, 2,930.58 and 966.30 is: 1,449.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,953.84 : 2,930.58 = 966.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,953.84/2,930.58 = 966.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,953.84x = 2,930.58 × 966.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,953.84x = 2,831,819.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,819.45/1,953.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.36

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