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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.72, 2,954.52 and 943.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.72, 2,954.52 and 943.44 is: 1,415.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.72 : 2,954.52 = 943.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.72/2,954.52 = 943.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.72x = 2,954.52 × 943.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.72x = 2,787,412.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,412.35/1,968.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.85

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