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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982, 2,969.01 and 943.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982, 2,969.01 and 943.01 is: 1,412.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982 : 2,969.01 = 943.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982/2,969.01 = 943.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982x = 2,969.01 × 943.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982x = 2,799,806.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,806.12/1,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.62

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