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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.53, 2,930.50 and 913.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.53, 2,930.50 and 913.98 is: 1,370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.53 : 2,930.50 = 913.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.53/2,930.50 = 913.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.53x = 2,930.50 × 913.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.53x = 2,678,418.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,418.39/1,954.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.36

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