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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.66, 3,030.01 and 966.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.66, 3,030.01 and 966.27 is: 1,448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.66 : 3,030.01 = 966.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.66/3,030.01 = 966.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.66x = 3,030.01 × 966.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.66x = 2,927,787.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,787.78/2,021.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.21

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