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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,957.16, 2,935.59 and 916.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,957.16, 2,935.59 and 916.89 is: 1,375.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,957.16 : 2,935.59 = 916.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,957.16/2,935.59 = 916.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,957.16x = 2,935.59 × 916.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,957.16x = 2,691,628.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,628.59/1,957.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.27

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