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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.25, 2,940.93 and 973.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.25, 2,940.93 and 973.37 is: 1,460.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.25 : 2,940.93 = 973.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.25/2,940.93 = 973.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.25x = 2,940.93 × 973.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.25x = 2,862,606.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,606.58/1,960.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.33

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