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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.70, 2,950.07 and 1,318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.70, 2,950.07 and 1,318.28 is: 1,975.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.70 : 2,950.07 = 1,318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.70/2,950.07 = 1,318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.70x = 2,950.07 × 1,318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.70x = 3,889,018.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,018.28/1,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.42

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