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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,957.68, 2,936.10 and 725.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,957.68, 2,936.10 and 725.13 is: 1,087.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,957.68 : 2,936.10 = 725.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,957.68/2,936.10 = 725.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,957.68x = 2,936.10 × 725.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,957.68x = 2,129,054.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,054.19/1,957.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.54

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