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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.74, 2,932.92 and 913.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.74, 2,932.92 and 913.98 is: 1,371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.74 : 2,932.92 = 913.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.74/2,932.92 = 913.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.74x = 2,932.92 × 913.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.74x = 2,680,630.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,630.22/1,954.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.35

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