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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.54, 2,957.55 and 932.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.54, 2,957.55 and 932.97 is: 1,397.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.54 : 2,957.55 = 932.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.54/2,957.55 = 932.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.54x = 2,957.55 × 932.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.54x = 2,759,305.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,305.42/1,974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.44

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