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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.61, 2,939.67 and 1,474.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.61, 2,939.67 and 1,474.35 is: 2,209.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.61 : 2,939.67 = 1,474.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.61/2,939.67 = 1,474.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.61x = 2,939.67 × 1,474.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.61x = 4,334,102.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,334,102.46/1,961.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.46

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