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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.46, 2,933.19 and 657.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.46, 2,933.19 and 657.84 is: 986.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.46 : 2,933.19 = 657.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.46/2,933.19 = 657.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.46x = 2,933.19 × 657.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.46x = 1,929,583.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929,583.18/1,955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.76

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