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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.60, 2,713.95 and 1,082.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.60, 2,713.95 and 1,082.49 is: 1,493.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.60 : 2,713.95 = 1,082.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.60/2,713.95 = 1,082.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.60x = 2,713.95 × 1,082.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.60x = 2,937,823.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,823.74/1,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.86

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