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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.37, 2,942.82 and 864.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.37, 2,942.82 and 864.97 is: 1,297.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.37 : 2,942.82 = 864.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.37/2,942.82 = 864.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.37x = 2,942.82 × 864.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.37x = 2,545,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,451.02/1,961.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.79

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