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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.70, 2,940.44 and 972.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.70, 2,940.44 and 972.50 is: 1,458.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.70 : 2,940.44 = 972.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.70/2,940.44 = 972.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.70x = 2,940.44 × 972.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.70x = 2,859,558.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,558.34/1,960.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.44

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