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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.03, 2,931.88 and 1,296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.03, 2,931.88 and 1,296.14 is: 1,944.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.03 : 2,931.88 = 1,296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.03/2,931.88 = 1,296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.03x = 2,931.88 × 1,296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.03x = 3,800,128.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,128.29/1,954.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.76

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