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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.37, 2,713.61 and 1,082.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.37, 2,713.61 and 1,082.20 is: 1,493.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.37 : 2,713.61 = 1,082.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.37/2,713.61 = 1,082.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.37x = 2,713.61 × 1,082.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.37x = 2,936,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936,668.74/1,966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.45

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