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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.67, 2,932.19 and 549.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.67, 2,932.19 and 549.08 is: 823.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.67 : 2,932.19 = 549.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.67/2,932.19 = 549.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.67x = 2,932.19 × 549.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.67x = 1,610,013.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,013.53/1,954.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.68

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