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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.10, 2,941.45 and 727.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.10, 2,941.45 and 727.52 is: 1,091.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.10 : 2,941.45 = 727.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.10/2,941.45 = 727.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.10x = 2,941.45 × 727.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.10x = 2,139,963.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,963.70/1,960.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.76

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