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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.47, 2,950.92 and 1,445.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.47, 2,950.92 and 1,445.19 is: 2,168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.47 : 2,950.92 = 1,445.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.47/2,950.92 = 1,445.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.47x = 2,950.92 × 1,445.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.47x = 4,264,640.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,640.07/1,966.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.68

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