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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,956.84, 2,935.62 and 658.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,956.84, 2,935.62 and 658.44 is: 987.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,956.84 : 2,935.62 = 658.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,956.84/2,935.62 = 658.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,956.84x = 2,935.62 × 658.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,956.84x = 1,932,929.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,929.63/1,956.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.78

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