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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,944.58, 2,916.98 and 970.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,944.58, 2,916.98 and 970.36 is: 1,455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,944.58 : 2,916.98 = 970.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,944.58/2,916.98 = 970.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,944.58x = 2,916.98 × 970.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,944.58x = 2,830,520.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,520.71/1,944.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.59

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