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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.80, 2,714.19 and 1,082.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.80, 2,714.19 and 1,082.58 is: 1,493.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.80 : 2,714.19 = 1,082.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.80/2,714.19 = 1,082.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.80x = 2,714.19 × 1,082.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.80x = 2,938,327.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,327.81/1,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.96

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