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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.47, 2,950.04 and 870.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.47, 2,950.04 and 870.85 is: 1,306.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.47 : 2,950.04 = 870.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.47/2,950.04 = 870.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.47x = 2,950.04 × 870.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.47x = 2,569,042.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,042.33/1,966.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.42

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