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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.16, 2,932.86 and 656.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.16, 2,932.86 and 656.82 is: 985.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.16 : 2,932.86 = 656.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.16/2,932.86 = 656.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.16x = 2,932.86 × 656.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.16x = 1,926,361.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,361.11/1,955.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.27

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