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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.47, 2,978.93 and 945.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.47, 2,978.93 and 945.66 is: 1,418.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.47 : 2,978.93 = 945.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.47/2,978.93 = 945.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.47x = 2,978.93 × 945.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.47x = 2,817,050.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817,050.22/1,986.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.12

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