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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.40, 2,941.96 and 728.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.40, 2,941.96 and 728.56 is: 1,092.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.40 : 2,941.96 = 728.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.40/2,941.96 = 728.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.40x = 2,941.96 × 728.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.40x = 2,143,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,394.38/1,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.79

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