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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.82, 2,953.86 and 930.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.82, 2,953.86 and 930.34 is: 1,393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.82 : 2,953.86 = 930.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.82/2,953.86 = 930.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.82x = 2,953.86 × 930.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.82x = 2,748,094.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,094.11/1,971.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.68

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