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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.68, 2,932.20 and 656.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.68, 2,932.20 and 656.28 is: 984.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.68 : 2,932.20 = 656.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.68/2,932.20 = 656.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.68x = 2,932.20 × 656.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.68x = 1,924,344.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,344.22/1,954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.48

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