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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.40, 2,932.14 and 967.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.40, 2,932.14 and 967.07 is: 1,450.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.40 : 2,932.14 = 967.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.40/2,932.14 = 967.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.40x = 2,932.14 × 967.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.40x = 2,835,592.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,835,592.87/1,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.14

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