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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.58, 2,913.98 and 968.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.58, 2,913.98 and 968.36 is: 1,452.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.58 : 2,913.98 = 968.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.58/2,913.98 = 968.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.58x = 2,913.98 × 968.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.58x = 2,821,762.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,762.26/1,942.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.58

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