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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.97, 2,941.97 and 728.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.97, 2,941.97 and 728.74 is: 1,093.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.97 : 2,941.97 = 728.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.97/2,941.97 = 728.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.97x = 2,941.97 × 728.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.97x = 2,143,912.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,912.86/1,960.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.29

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