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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,980.93, 2,971.40 and 941.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,980.93, 2,971.40 and 941.37 is: 1,412.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,980.93 : 2,971.40 = 941.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,980.93/2,971.40 = 941.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,980.93x = 2,971.40 × 941.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,980.93x = 2,797,186.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,186.82/1,980.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.06

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