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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.58, 2,931.98 and 493.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.58, 2,931.98 and 493.83 is: 740.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.58 : 2,931.98 = 493.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.58/2,931.98 = 493.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.58x = 2,931.98 × 493.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.58x = 1,447,897.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,897.21/1,954.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.77

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