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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.28, 2,933.10 and 657.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.28, 2,933.10 and 657.12 is: 985.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.28 : 2,933.10 = 657.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.28/2,933.10 = 657.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.28x = 2,933.10 × 657.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.28x = 1,927,398.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,398.67/1,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.74

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