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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.97, 2,961.26 and 934.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.97, 2,961.26 and 934.99 is: 1,402.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.97 : 2,961.26 = 934.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.97/2,961.26 = 934.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.97x = 2,961.26 × 934.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.97x = 2,768,756.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,756.57/1,973.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.63

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