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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.44, 2,941.38 and 1,413.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.44, 2,941.38 and 1,413.24 is: 2,120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.44 : 2,941.38 = 1,413.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.44/2,941.38 = 1,413.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.44x = 2,941.38 × 1,413.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.44x = 4,156,875.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,875.87/1,960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.38

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