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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.52, 2,950.45 and 1,235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.52, 2,950.45 and 1,235.24 is: 1,853.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.52 : 2,950.45 = 1,235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.52/2,950.45 = 1,235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.52x = 2,950.45 × 1,235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.52x = 3,644,513.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,513.86/1,966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.28

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