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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.71, 2,713.93 and 1,082.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.71, 2,713.93 and 1,082.51 is: 1,493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.71 : 2,713.93 = 1,082.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.71/2,713.93 = 1,082.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.71x = 2,713.93 × 1,082.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.71x = 2,937,851.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,851.40/1,966.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.79

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