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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,956.38, 2,934.82 and 658.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,956.38, 2,934.82 and 658.22 is: 987.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,956.38 : 2,934.82 = 658.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,956.38/2,934.82 = 658.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,956.38x = 2,934.82 × 658.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,956.38x = 1,931,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,757.22/1,956.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.41

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