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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.68, 2,947.19 and 1,041.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.68, 2,947.19 and 1,041.39 is: 1,560.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.68 : 2,947.19 = 1,041.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.68/2,947.19 = 1,041.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.68x = 2,947.19 × 1,041.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.68x = 3,069,168.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,168.99/1,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.58

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