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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.65, 2,951.46 and 1,184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.65, 2,951.46 and 1,184.24 is: 1,777.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.65 : 2,951.46 = 1,184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.65/2,951.46 = 1,184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.65x = 2,951.46 × 1,184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.65x = 3,495,222.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,222.23/1,966.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.25

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