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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,980.72, 2,971.08 and 955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,980.72, 2,971.08 and 955.44 is: 1,433.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,980.72 : 2,971.08 = 955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,980.72/2,971.08 = 955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,980.72x = 2,971.08 × 955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,980.72x = 2,838,688.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,688.68/1,980.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.16

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