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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,957.67, 2,934.43 and 916.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,957.67, 2,934.43 and 916.80 is: 1,374.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,957.67 : 2,934.43 = 916.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,957.67/2,934.43 = 916.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,957.67x = 2,934.43 × 916.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,957.67x = 2,690,285.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,285.42/1,957.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.23

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