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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.52, 2,940.84 and 866.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.52, 2,940.84 and 866.40 is: 1,298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.52 : 2,940.84 = 866.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.52/2,940.84 = 866.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.52x = 2,940.84 × 866.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.52x = 2,547,943.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,943.78/1,961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.96

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