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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.92, 2,714.35 and 1,082.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.92, 2,714.35 and 1,082.71 is: 1,494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.92 : 2,714.35 = 1,082.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.92/2,714.35 = 1,082.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.92x = 2,714.35 × 1,082.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.92x = 2,938,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,840.32/1,966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.13

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