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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,957.70, 2,936.89 and 1,034.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,957.70, 2,936.89 and 1,034.03 is: 1,551.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,957.70 : 2,936.89 = 1,034.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,957.70/2,936.89 = 1,034.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,957.70x = 2,936.89 × 1,034.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,957.70x = 3,036,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,841.00/1,957.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.23

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