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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.44, 2,951.48 and 993.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.44, 2,951.48 and 993.22 is: 1,490.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.44 : 2,951.48 = 993.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.44/2,951.48 = 993.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.44x = 2,951.48 × 993.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.44x = 2,931,470.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,470.17/1,966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.75

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