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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.95, 2,943.47 and 1,141.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.95, 2,943.47 and 1,141.47 is: 1,711.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.95 : 2,943.47 = 1,141.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.95/2,943.47 = 1,141.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.95x = 2,943.47 × 1,141.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.95x = 3,359,885.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,885.55/1,962.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.66

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