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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.61, 2,944.91 and 925.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.61, 2,944.91 and 925.17 is: 1,386.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.61 : 2,944.91 = 925.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.61/2,944.91 = 925.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.61x = 2,944.91 × 925.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.61x = 2,724,537.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,537.76/1,964.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.81

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