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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.88, 2,714.01 and 1,116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.88, 2,714.01 and 1,116.18 is: 1,540.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.88 : 2,714.01 = 1,116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.88/2,714.01 = 1,116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.88x = 2,714.01 × 1,116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.88x = 3,029,319.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,319.50/1,966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.16

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