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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.30, 2,713.39 and 1,081.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.30, 2,713.39 and 1,081.93 is: 1,493.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.30 : 2,713.39 = 1,081.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.30/2,713.39 = 1,081.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.30x = 2,713.39 × 1,081.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.30x = 2,935,693.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,693.64/1,966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.01

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