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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.66, 2,713.98 and 1,082.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.66, 2,713.98 and 1,082.44 is: 1,493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.66 : 2,713.98 = 1,082.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.66/2,713.98 = 1,082.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.66x = 2,713.98 × 1,082.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.66x = 2,937,720.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,720.51/1,966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.76

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