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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.55, 2,949.24 and 579.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.55, 2,949.24 and 579.86 is: 869.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.55 : 2,949.24 = 579.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.55/2,949.24 = 579.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.55x = 2,949.24 × 579.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.55x = 1,710,128.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,128.66/1,966.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.61

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