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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.70, 2,932.52 and 656.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.70, 2,932.52 and 656.13 is: 984.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.70 : 2,932.52 = 656.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.70/2,932.52 = 656.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.70x = 2,932.52 × 656.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.70x = 1,924,114.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,114.35/1,954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.35

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