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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.24, 2,931.23 and 914.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.24, 2,931.23 and 914.69 is: 1,371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.24 : 2,931.23 = 914.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.24/2,931.23 = 914.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.24x = 2,931.23 × 914.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.24x = 2,681,147.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,147.54/1,955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.27

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