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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.92, 2,933.40 and 657.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.92, 2,933.40 and 657.36 is: 985.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.92 : 2,933.40 = 657.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.92/2,933.40 = 657.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.92x = 2,933.40 × 657.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.92x = 1,928,299.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,299.82/1,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.88

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