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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.65, 2,910.98 and 1,160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.65, 2,910.98 and 1,160.88 is: 1,741.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.65 : 2,910.98 = 1,160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.65/2,910.98 = 1,160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.65x = 2,910.98 × 1,160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.65x = 3,379,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,292.66/1,940.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.32

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