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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.84, 2,932.68 and 655.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.84, 2,932.68 and 655.96 is: 984.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.84 : 2,932.68 = 655.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.84/2,932.68 = 655.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.84x = 2,932.68 × 655.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.84x = 1,923,720.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,720.77/1,954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.08

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