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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.68, 2,713.89 and 1,181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.68, 2,713.89 and 1,181.16 is: 1,629.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.68 : 2,713.89 = 1,181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.68/2,713.89 = 1,181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.68x = 2,713.89 × 1,181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.68x = 3,205,538.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,538.31/1,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.92

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