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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960, 2,940 and 592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960, 2,940 and 592 is: 888

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960 : 2,940 = 592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960/2,940 = 592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960x = 2,940 × 592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960x = 1,740,480
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,480/1,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888

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