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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,956.51, 2,934.77 and 916.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,956.51, 2,934.77 and 916.20 is: 1,374.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,956.51 : 2,934.77 = 916.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,956.51/2,934.77 = 916.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,956.51x = 2,934.77 × 916.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,956.51x = 2,688,831.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,831.69/1,956.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.30

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