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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.54, 2,931.98 and 656.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.54, 2,931.98 and 656.02 is: 984.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.54 : 2,931.98 = 656.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.54/2,931.98 = 656.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.54x = 2,931.98 × 656.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.54x = 1,923,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,437.52/1,954.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.09

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