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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.24, 2,973.60 and 956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.24, 2,973.60 and 956 is: 1,434.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.24 : 2,973.60 = 956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.24/2,973.60 = 956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.24x = 2,973.60 × 956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.24x = 2,842,761.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,761.60/1,982.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.12

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