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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.07, 2,944.85 and 924.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.07, 2,944.85 and 924.51 is: 1,384.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.07 : 2,944.85 = 924.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.07/2,944.85 = 924.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.07x = 2,944.85 × 924.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.07x = 2,722,548.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,548.11/1,966.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.77

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