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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.73, 2,949.16 and 1,145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.73, 2,949.16 and 1,145.24 is: 1,717.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.73 : 2,949.16 = 1,145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.73/2,949.16 = 1,145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.73x = 2,949.16 × 1,145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.73x = 3,377,491.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,491.60/1,966.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.31

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