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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.62, 2,942.86 and 1,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.62, 2,942.86 and 1,334 is: 2,002.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.62 : 2,942.86 = 1,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.62/2,942.86 = 1,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.62x = 2,942.86 × 1,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.62x = 3,925,775.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,775.24/1,960.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.31

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