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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.04, 2,926.80 and 978.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.04, 2,926.80 and 978.44 is: 1,465.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.04 : 2,926.80 = 978.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.04/2,926.80 = 978.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.04x = 2,926.80 × 978.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.04x = 2,863,698.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,698.19/1,954.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.53

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