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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.05, 2,949.80 and 992.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.05, 2,949.80 and 992.25 is: 1,488.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.05 : 2,949.80 = 992.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.05/2,949.80 = 992.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.05x = 2,949.80 × 992.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.05x = 2,926,934.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,934.09/1,966.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.74

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