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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.70, 2,943.41 and 1,314.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.70, 2,943.41 and 1,314.27 is: 1,968.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.70 : 2,943.41 = 1,314.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.70/2,943.41 = 1,314.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.70x = 2,943.41 × 1,314.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.70x = 3,868,428.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,868,428.89/1,964.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.97

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