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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.20, 2,940.12 and 986.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.20, 2,940.12 and 986.94 is: 1,480.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.20 : 2,940.12 = 986.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.20/2,940.12 = 986.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.20x = 2,940.12 × 986.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.20x = 2,901,722.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,722.03/1,960.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.32

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