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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.57, 2,942.35 and 865.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.57, 2,942.35 and 865.94 is: 1,298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.57 : 2,942.35 = 865.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.57/2,942.35 = 865.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.57x = 2,942.35 × 865.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.57x = 2,547,900.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,900.67/1,961.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.91

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