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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.11, 2,940.57 and 661.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.11, 2,940.57 and 661.41 is: 992.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.11 : 2,940.57 = 661.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.11/2,940.57 = 661.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.11x = 2,940.57 × 661.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.11x = 1,944,922.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,922.40/1,960.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.25

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