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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.28, 2,931.84 and 655.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.28, 2,931.84 and 655.71 is: 983.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.28 : 2,931.84 = 655.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.28/2,931.84 = 655.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.28x = 2,931.84 × 655.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.28x = 1,922,436.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,436.81/1,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.71

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