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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.61, 2,713.81 and 1,082.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.61, 2,713.81 and 1,082.27 is: 1,493.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.61 : 2,713.81 = 1,082.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.61/2,713.81 = 1,082.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.61x = 2,713.81 × 1,082.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.61x = 2,937,075.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,075.15/1,966.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.47

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