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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,957.84, 2,933.99 and 1,031.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,957.84, 2,933.99 and 1,031.53 is: 1,545.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,957.84 : 2,933.99 = 1,031.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,957.84/2,933.99 = 1,031.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,957.84x = 2,933.99 × 1,031.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,957.84x = 3,026,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,498.70/1,957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.84

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