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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.57, 2,931.86 and 493.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.57, 2,931.86 and 493.73 is: 740.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.57 : 2,931.86 = 493.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.57/2,931.86 = 493.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.57x = 2,931.86 × 493.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.57x = 1,447,544.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,544.81/1,954.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.59

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