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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.08, 2,911.48 and 966.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.08, 2,911.48 and 966.84 is: 1,449.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.08 : 2,911.48 = 966.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.08/2,911.48 = 966.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.08x = 2,911.48 × 966.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.08x = 2,814,935.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,935.32/1,942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.44

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