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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.43, 2,960.09 and 934.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.43, 2,960.09 and 934.86 is: 1,401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.43 : 2,960.09 = 934.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.43/2,960.09 = 934.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.43x = 2,960.09 × 934.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.43x = 2,767,269.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,269.74/1,974.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.55

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