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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.63, 2,930.73 and 914.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.63, 2,930.73 and 914.19 is: 1,370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.63 : 2,930.73 = 914.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.63/2,930.73 = 914.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.63x = 2,930.73 × 914.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.63x = 2,679,244.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,244.06/1,954.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.72

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