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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.68, 2,948.81 and 1,041.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.68, 2,948.81 and 1,041.66 is: 1,561.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.68 : 2,948.81 = 1,041.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.68/2,948.81 = 1,041.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.68x = 2,948.81 × 1,041.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.68x = 3,071,652.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,652.22/1,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.85

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