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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.51, 2,942.91 and 1,141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.51, 2,942.91 and 1,141.06 is: 1,709.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.51 : 2,942.91 = 1,141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.51/2,942.91 = 1,141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.51x = 2,942.91 × 1,141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.51x = 3,358,036.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,036.88/1,964.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.35

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