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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.49, 2,914.68 and 968.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.49, 2,914.68 and 968.74 is: 1,453.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.49 : 2,914.68 = 968.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.49/2,914.68 = 968.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.49x = 2,914.68 × 968.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.49x = 2,823,567.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,567.10/1,942.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.58

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