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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.59, 2,940.74 and 920.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.59, 2,940.74 and 920.84 is: 1,381.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.59 : 2,940.74 = 920.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.59/2,940.74 = 920.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.59x = 2,940.74 × 920.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.59x = 2,707,931.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,931.71/1,960.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.18

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