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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.36, 2,933.16 and 980.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.36, 2,933.16 and 980.74 is: 1,471.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.36 : 2,933.16 = 980.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.36/2,933.16 = 980.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.36x = 2,933.16 × 980.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.36x = 2,876,667.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,667.34/1,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.92

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