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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.09, 2,948.07 and 976.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.09, 2,948.07 and 976.74 is: 1,464.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.09 : 2,948.07 = 976.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.09/2,948.07 = 976.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.09x = 2,948.07 × 976.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.09x = 2,879,497.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,497.89/1,966.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.58

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