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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.42, 3,010.66 and 966.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.42, 3,010.66 and 966.89 is: 1,450.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.42 : 3,010.66 = 966.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.42/3,010.66 = 966.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.42x = 3,010.66 × 966.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.42x = 2,910,977.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,977.05/2,007.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.11

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