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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.69, 4,085.81 and 1,914.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.69, 4,085.81 and 1,914.57 is: 2,642.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.69 : 4,085.81 = 1,914.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.69/4,085.81 = 1,914.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.69x = 4,085.81 × 1,914.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.69x = 7,822,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,822,559.68/2,960.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.15

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