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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.23, 2,713.39 and 1,082.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.23, 2,713.39 and 1,082.09 is: 1,493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.23 : 2,713.39 = 1,082.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.23/2,713.39 = 1,082.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.23x = 2,713.39 × 1,082.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.23x = 2,936,136.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936,136.26/1,966.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.28

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