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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.61, 2,940.98 and 920.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.61, 2,940.98 and 920.60 is: 1,380.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.61 : 2,940.98 = 920.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.61/2,940.98 = 920.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.61x = 2,940.98 × 920.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.61x = 2,707,457.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,457.91/1,960.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.93

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