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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.50, 2,717.26 and 1,464.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.50, 2,717.26 and 1,464.35 is: 2,023.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.50 : 2,717.26 = 1,464.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.50/2,717.26 = 1,464.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.50x = 2,717.26 × 1,464.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.50x = 3,979,002.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979,002.43/1,966.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.39

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