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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.02, 2,929.82 and 913.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.02, 2,929.82 and 913.90 is: 1,369.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.02 : 2,929.82 = 913.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.02/2,929.82 = 913.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.02x = 2,929.82 × 913.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.02x = 2,677,562.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,562.50/1,955.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.58

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