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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.37, 2,713.74 and 1,082.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.37, 2,713.74 and 1,082.33 is: 1,493.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.37 : 2,713.74 = 1,082.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.37/2,713.74 = 1,082.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.37x = 2,713.74 × 1,082.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.37x = 2,937,148.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,148.65/1,966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.69

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