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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.76, 2,949.48 and 992.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.76, 2,949.48 and 992.24 is: 1,488.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.76 : 2,949.48 = 992.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.76/2,949.48 = 992.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.76x = 2,949.48 × 992.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.76x = 2,926,592.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,592.04/1,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.03

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