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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.28, 2,764.71 and 966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.28, 2,764.71 and 966.60 is: 1,449.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.28 : 2,764.71 = 966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.28/2,764.71 = 966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.28x = 2,764.71 × 966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.28x = 2,672,368.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,368.69/1,844.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.00

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