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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.58, 2,704.44 and 1,338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.58, 2,704.44 and 1,338.50 is: 1,846.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.58 : 2,704.44 = 1,338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.58/2,704.44 = 1,338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.58x = 2,704.44 × 1,338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.58x = 3,619,892.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,892.94/1,960.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.34

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