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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.01, 2,940.60 and 790.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.01, 2,940.60 and 790.06 is: 1,184.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.01 : 2,940.60 = 790.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.01/2,940.60 = 790.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.01x = 2,940.60 × 790.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.01x = 2,323,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,250.44/1,961.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.72

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