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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.56, 2,942.34 and 988.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.56, 2,942.34 and 988.48 is: 1,482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.56 : 2,942.34 = 988.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.56/2,942.34 = 988.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.56x = 2,942.34 × 988.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.56x = 2,908,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,444.24/1,961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.72

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