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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.38, 2,950.32 and 979.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.38, 2,950.32 and 979.09 is: 1,469.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.38 : 2,950.32 = 979.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.38/2,950.32 = 979.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.38x = 2,950.32 × 979.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.38x = 2,888,625.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,625.10/1,966.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.01

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