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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.81, 2,932.81 and 656.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.81, 2,932.81 and 656.37 is: 984.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.81 : 2,932.81 = 656.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.81/2,932.81 = 656.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.81x = 2,932.81 × 656.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.81x = 1,925,006.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,006.86/1,955.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.25

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