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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.52, 2,942.37 and 865.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.52, 2,942.37 and 865.89 is: 1,298.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.52 : 2,942.37 = 865.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.52/2,942.37 = 865.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.52x = 2,942.37 × 865.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.52x = 2,547,768.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,768.76/1,961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.87

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