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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.01, 2,948.86 and 855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.01, 2,948.86 and 855.40 is: 1,283.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.01 : 2,948.86 = 855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.01/2,948.86 = 855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.01x = 2,948.86 × 855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.01x = 2,522,454.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,454.84/1,966.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.03

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