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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.01, 2,943.02 and 921.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.01, 2,943.02 and 921.70 is: 1,382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.01 : 2,943.02 = 921.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.01/2,943.02 = 921.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.01x = 2,943.02 × 921.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.01x = 2,712,581.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,581.53/1,962.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.55

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