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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.87, 2,950.91 and 1,235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.87, 2,950.91 and 1,235.44 is: 1,853.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.87 : 2,950.91 = 1,235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.87/2,950.91 = 1,235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.87x = 2,950.91 × 1,235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.87x = 3,645,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,672.25/1,966.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.54

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