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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.96, 2,939.46 and 865.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.96, 2,939.46 and 865.13 is: 1,296.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.96 : 2,939.46 = 865.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.96/2,939.46 = 865.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.96x = 2,939.46 × 865.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.96x = 2,543,020.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,020.92/1,960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.82

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