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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.94, 2,960.64 and 1,241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.94, 2,960.64 and 1,241.04 is: 1,864.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.94 : 2,960.64 = 1,241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.94/2,960.64 = 1,241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.94x = 2,960.64 × 1,241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.94x = 3,674,272.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,272.67/1,970.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.22

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