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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.47, 2,713.92 and 1,127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.47, 2,713.92 and 1,127.44 is: 1,555.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.47 : 2,713.92 = 1,127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.47/2,713.92 = 1,127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.47x = 2,713.92 × 1,127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.47x = 3,059,781.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,781.96/1,966.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.98

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