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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.54, 2,953.06 and 929.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.54, 2,953.06 and 929.97 is: 1,392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.54 : 2,953.06 = 929.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.54/2,953.06 = 929.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.54x = 2,953.06 × 929.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.54x = 2,746,254.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,254.88/1,971.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.95

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