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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.52, 2,948.28 and 871

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.52, 2,948.28 and 871 is: 1,306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.52 : 2,948.28 = 871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.52/2,948.28 = 871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.52x = 2,948.28 × 871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.52x = 2,567,951.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,951.88/1,965.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.50

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