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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.40, 2,940.92 and 989.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.40, 2,940.92 and 989.16 is: 1,482.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.40 : 2,940.92 = 989.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.40/2,940.92 = 989.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.40x = 2,940.92 × 989.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.40x = 2,909,040.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,040.43/1,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.39

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