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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.47, 2,932.66 and 656.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.47, 2,932.66 and 656.23 is: 984.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.47 : 2,932.66 = 656.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.47/2,932.66 = 656.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.47x = 2,932.66 × 656.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.47x = 1,924,499.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,499.47/1,955.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.16

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