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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.54, 2,940.87 and 986.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.54, 2,940.87 and 986.11 is: 1,479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.54 : 2,940.87 = 986.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.54/2,940.87 = 986.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.54x = 2,940.87 × 986.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.54x = 2,900,021.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,021.32/1,960.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.20

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