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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.24, 2,950.32 and 940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.24, 2,950.32 and 940 is: 1,410.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.24 : 2,950.32 = 940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.24/2,950.32 = 940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.24x = 2,950.32 × 940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.24x = 2,773,300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,300.80/1,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.46

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