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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.96, 2,909.82 and 966.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.96, 2,909.82 and 966.76 is: 1,450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.96 : 2,909.82 = 966.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.96/2,909.82 = 966.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.96x = 2,909.82 × 966.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.96x = 2,813,097.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,813,097.58/1,939.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.08

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