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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.11, 2,949.90 and 869.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.11, 2,949.90 and 869.70 is: 1,304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.11 : 2,949.90 = 869.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.11/2,949.90 = 869.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.11x = 2,949.90 × 869.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.11x = 2,565,528.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,528.03/1,966.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.88

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