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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.92, 2,931.84 and 657.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.92, 2,931.84 and 657.04 is: 984.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.92 : 2,931.84 = 657.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.92/2,931.84 = 657.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.92x = 2,931.84 × 657.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.92x = 1,926,336.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,336.15/1,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.87

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