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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.44, 2,941.68 and 866.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.44, 2,941.68 and 866.08 is: 1,298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.44 : 2,941.68 = 866.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.44/2,941.68 = 866.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.44x = 2,941.68 × 866.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.44x = 2,547,730.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,730.21/1,961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.91

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