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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.91, 2,947.80 and 992.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.91, 2,947.80 and 992.48 is: 1,487.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.91 : 2,947.80 = 992.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.91/2,947.80 = 992.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.91x = 2,947.80 × 992.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.91x = 2,925,632.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,632.54/1,966.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.43

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