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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.65, 2,946.05 and 991.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.65, 2,946.05 and 991.22 is: 1,485.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.65 : 2,946.05 = 991.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.65/2,946.05 = 991.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.65x = 2,946.05 × 991.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.65x = 2,920,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,178.72/1,965.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.60

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