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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.01, 2,941.52 and 920.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.01, 2,941.52 and 920.70 is: 1,381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.01 : 2,941.52 = 920.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.01/2,941.52 = 920.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.01x = 2,941.52 × 920.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.01x = 2,708,252.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708,252.86/1,961.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.05

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