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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.33, 2,938.61 and 661.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.33, 2,938.61 and 661.09 is: 991.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.33 : 2,938.61 = 661.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.33/2,938.61 = 661.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.33x = 2,938.61 × 661.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.33x = 1,942,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,682.38/1,960.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.00

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