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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.76, 2,971.56 and 954.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.76, 2,971.56 and 954.48 is: 1,432.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.76 : 2,971.56 = 954.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.76/2,971.56 = 954.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.76x = 2,971.56 × 954.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.76x = 2,836,294.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,294.59/1,979.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.65

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