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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.74, 2,948.55 and 925.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.74, 2,948.55 and 925.49 is: 1,388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.74 : 2,948.55 = 925.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.74/2,948.55 = 925.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.74x = 2,948.55 × 925.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.74x = 2,728,838.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,838.80/1,965.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.20

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