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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.71, 2,942.09 and 866.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.71, 2,942.09 and 866.88 is: 1,299.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.71 : 2,942.09 = 866.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.71/2,942.09 = 866.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.71x = 2,942.09 × 866.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.71x = 2,550,438.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,438.98/1,962.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.45

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