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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.09, 2,939.72 and 919.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.09, 2,939.72 and 919.82 is: 1,379.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.09 : 2,939.72 = 919.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.09/2,939.72 = 919.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.09x = 2,939.72 × 919.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.09x = 2,704,016.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,016.00/1,960.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.54

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