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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.52, 2,943.06 and 808.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.52, 2,943.06 and 808.36 is: 1,212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.52 : 2,943.06 = 808.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.52/2,943.06 = 808.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.52x = 2,943.06 × 808.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.52x = 2,379,051.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,051.98/1,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.24

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