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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.30, 2,945.22 and 976.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.30, 2,945.22 and 976.20 is: 1,465.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.30 : 2,945.22 = 976.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.30/2,945.22 = 976.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.30x = 2,945.22 × 976.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.30x = 2,875,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,123.76/1,962.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.18

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