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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.46, 2,948.65 and 1,273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.46, 2,948.65 and 1,273.46 is: 1,909.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.46 : 2,948.65 = 1,273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.46/2,948.65 = 1,273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.46x = 2,948.65 × 1,273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.46x = 3,754,969.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,969.90/1,966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.51

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