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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.61, 2,911.49 and 968.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.61, 2,911.49 and 968.99 is: 1,452.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.61 : 2,911.49 = 968.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.61/2,911.49 = 968.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.61x = 2,911.49 × 968.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.61x = 2,821,199.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,199.85/1,942.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.27

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