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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.21, 2,950.34 and 871.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.21, 2,950.34 and 871.33 is: 1,307.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.21 : 2,950.34 = 871.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.21/2,950.34 = 871.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.21x = 2,950.34 × 871.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.21x = 2,570,719.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,719.75/1,966.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.45

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