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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.07, 2,948.64 and 926.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.07, 2,948.64 and 926.78 is: 1,389.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.07 : 2,948.64 = 926.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.07/2,948.64 = 926.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.07x = 2,948.64 × 926.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.07x = 2,732,740.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,740.58/1,966.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.95

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