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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.97, 2,794.05 and 1,316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.97, 2,794.05 and 1,316.56 is: 1,970.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.97 : 2,794.05 = 1,316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.97/2,794.05 = 1,316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.97x = 2,794.05 × 1,316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.97x = 3,678,534.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,534.47/1,866.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.32

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