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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.04, 2,947.96 and 869.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.04, 2,947.96 and 869.84 is: 1,304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.04 : 2,947.96 = 869.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.04/2,947.96 = 869.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.04x = 2,947.96 × 869.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.04x = 2,564,253.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,253.53/1,966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.27

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