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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.54, 2,949.12 and 991.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.54, 2,949.12 and 991.92 is: 1,488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.54 : 2,949.12 = 991.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.54/2,949.12 = 991.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.54x = 2,949.12 × 991.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.54x = 2,925,291.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,291.11/1,965.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.29

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