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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.09, 2,946.44 and 1,087.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.09, 2,946.44 and 1,087.29 is: 1,629.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.09 : 2,946.44 = 1,087.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.09/2,946.44 = 1,087.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.09x = 2,946.44 × 1,087.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.09x = 3,203,637.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,637.47/1,966.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.45

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