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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,956.48, 2,934.74 and 916.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,956.48, 2,934.74 and 916.33 is: 1,374.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,956.48 : 2,934.74 = 916.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,956.48/2,934.74 = 916.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,956.48x = 2,934.74 × 916.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,956.48x = 2,689,190.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,190.30/1,956.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.50

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