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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.41, 2,940.59 and 499.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.41, 2,940.59 and 499.55 is: 749.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.41 : 2,940.59 = 499.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.41/2,940.59 = 499.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.41x = 2,940.59 × 499.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.41x = 1,468,977.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,977.84/1,960.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.32

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