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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.64, 2,714 and 1,220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.64, 2,714 and 1,220.22 is: 1,683.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.64 : 2,714 = 1,220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.64/2,714 = 1,220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.64x = 2,714 × 1,220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.64x = 3,311,677.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,677.08/1,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.93

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